pile

US /paɪl/

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UK /paɪl/

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noun

  • Large amount of something
  • Group of things one on top of another
  • Long post used to support something
  • Carpet, rug consisting of usually short threads

verb

  • (E.g. of problems) to increase; get more or worse

adjective

  • (Surface) consisting of usually short threads

Examples

I put the letter in the envelope and placed it on the pile. I've put the books into three separate piles.

The washing is in a pile on the floor.