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pile

noun B2 Neutral

Meaning

A pile is a large, often untidy, collection or stack of items, typically arranged one on top of another.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "pile" with "piled," which refers to the action of stacking items.

Example Sentences

Is that pile of books yours or someone else's ?
The engineer examined the pile of construction materials carefully .
There is a big pile of books on the table .
There was a large pile of books on the desk .

Common Phrases

pile of books pile of clothes pile of paperwork

Synonyms

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