pile
US /paɪl/
・UK /paɪl/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Large amount of something
I have a pile of things to do this weekend
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)(E.g. of problems) to increase; get more or worse
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Group of things one on top of another
Please wash this pile of dirty clothes
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Long post used to support something
You will need a hammer to drive in that pile in the ground
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Carpet, rug consisting of usually short threads
The pile of the carpet was described as one inch shag
adj.Adjective(Surface) consisting of usually short threads
It was a short pile carpet and was easy to clean
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To place things on top of each other; to heap up.
They are piling wood on the fire.
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The Most Radioactive Places on Earth
- it down there. (Inaudible) But you can see there's a huge pile of their gear there. Right
it down there. (Inaudible) But you can see there's a huge pile of their gear there. Right
- it down there. (Inaudible) But you can see there's a huge pile of their gear there. Right
it down there. (Inaudible) But you can see there's a huge pile of their gear there. Right
Strangers Trying to Sell You Stuff
- and then put their pamphlet into the pile.
and then put their pamphlet into the pile.
- So for now, I've just got to pretend I'm interested, tell them I'll give them a call, and then put their leaflet into the pile.
So for now, I've just got to pretend I'm interested, tell them I'll give them a call, and then put their leaflet into the pile.
3 ways English learners shoot themselves in the foot!
- You're adding to this huge, potentially overwhelming pile of things that you have not done, that you haven't ticked off.
You're adding to this huge, potentially overwhelming pile of things that you have not done, that you haven't ticked off.
- I know from personal experience that that huge pile of things creates guilt, it creates shame, it creates a whole lot of negative self-talk.
I know from personal experience that that huge pile of things creates guilt, it creates shame, it creates a whole lot of negative self-talk.
Rescue operation underway after Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses
- THE PILE LON OF THE BRIDGE'S
THE PILE LON OF THE BRIDGE'S
- ONE OF THESE PILE-ONES.
ONE OF THESE PILE-ONES.
Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address
- and my daughters pile into the living room with their cousins for a sleepover.
and my daughters pile into the living room with their cousins for a sleepover.
- I sleep on the pullout couch in Craig’s guest room and my daughters pile into the
I sleep on the pullout couch in Craig’s guest room and my daughters pile into the
Should You Trust Your Gut Instinct?
- The participants would select a card from any pile which would either be good or bad.
The participants would select a card from any pile which would either be good or bad.
- But again, even though they knew it consciously, their skin conductance levels would rise as early as the first 10 cards in response to reaching for pile A and B.
But again, even though they knew it consciously, their skin conductance levels would rise as early as the first 10 cards in response to reaching for pile A and B.
Let's Learn English in the Garden! ???
- But if you look over here, I have this pile of compost.
But if you look over here, I have this pile of compost.
- If I wanted to put these in a pile,
If I wanted to put these in a pile,
Comedians poke fun at Amazon's internal memo suggesting other terms for 'AI'
- All the job losses are starting to pile up on top of all of the government layoffs that are happening because of the shutdown.
All the job losses are starting to pile up on top of all of the government layoffs that are happening because of the shutdown.
- For some reason, all the job losses are starting to pile up on top of all of the government layoffs that are happening because of the shutdown.
For some reason, all the job losses are starting to pile up on top of all of the government layoffs that are happening because of the shutdown.
Every Time Squidward Kicks SpongeBob Out of His House ??
- I believe this pile belongs to you.
I believe this pile belongs to you.
- I believe this pile belongs to you.
I believe this pile belongs to you.
Modern Family | Nobody Pulls Off a Scheme Like the Modern Family Kids
- After a while, the pile just got so big I couldn't bring out the night before or eople would ask questions.
After a while, the pile just got so big I couldn't bring out the night before or eople would ask questions.
- After a while, the pile just got so big, I couldn't bring it out the night before.
After a while, the pile just got so big, I couldn't bring it out the night before.