pile
word
/ˈpaɪɫ/
pyl
/pˈaɪl/
pyl
Definition
A pile is a group of things placed one on top of another or gathered together in one place. It can also be used as a verb meaning to put things together in a heap or stack.
Usage & Nuances
Common with physical objects: 'a pile of clothes', 'a pile of books'. 'Stack' often suggests a neater, more orderly arrangement, while 'pile' can be messy. As a verb, common patterns include 'pile up' and 'pile into'.
Spanish: montón - pilaPortuguese (BR): pilha - montePortuguese (PT): pilha - monteChinese (Simplified): 一堆 - 一叠Chinese (Traditional): 一堆 - 一疊Hindi: ढेर - ढेरीArabic: كومة - رزمةBengali: ঢাঁই - স্তূপRussian: куча - стопка (менее аккуратно)Japanese: 山（やま） - 積み重ねVietnamese: đống - chồngKorean: 더미 - 무더기Turkish: yığın - istifUrdu: ڈھیر - انبارIndonesian: tumpukan - tumpuk
Example Sentences
Cars started to pile up after the accident.
natural
There is a pile of books on the table.
basic
She piled the clothes on the chair.
basic
The leaves made a pile in the yard.
basic
My desk is covered in a pile of papers I still need to read.
natural
We all piled into the taxi and headed downtown.
natural