piled
word · lemma: pile
Definition
Arranged or gathered in a high stack or in a large group, usually one thing on top of another.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as the past tense or past participle of 'pile.' Common with objects like books, clothes, or dishes ('piled up'). Often used in 'piled high,' 'piled on,' or 'piled with.' Describes physical or metaphorical stacks.
Spanish: apilado - amontonadoPortuguese (BR): empilhado - amontoadoPortuguese (PT): empilhado - amontoadoChinese (Simplified): 堆放的 - 堆积的Chinese (Traditional): 堆放的 - 堆積的Hindi: ढेर लगाया हुआ - जमा किया हुआArabic: مكدَّس - مُكوَّمBengali: জমা - স্তূপীকৃতRussian: складывал - нагромождалJapanese: 積まれたVietnamese: chất đống - xếp chồngKorean: 쌓인Turkish: yığılmışUrdu: ڈھیر کیا ہوا - انبار کیا ہواIndonesian: ditumpuk
Example Sentences
The books were piled on the table.
basic
He piled his clothes in the corner.
basic
Snow had piled up outside the door.
basic
Dirty dishes were piled in the sink after the party.
natural
Work just piled up while I was on vacation.
natural
She piled more food onto my plate, even though I was already full.
natural