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heaped

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Heaped (adj) means Piled up, or filled generously above the rim. Example: “He served a heaped spoonful of sugar into his coffee.”

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Piled up, or filled generously above the rim.
"He served a heaped spoonful of sugar into his coffee."

How to use heaped

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In plain EnglishPiled high, especially describing a generously filled spoon, plate, or bowl.

Common pairings
a heaped tablespoon heaped plate
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Frequently asked questions

What does “heaped” mean?
The word “heaped” means piled up, or filled generously above the rim. In plain terms, piled high, especially describing a generously filled spoon, plate, or bowl.
How do you pronounce “heaped”?
“Heaped” is pronounced heept (/hiːpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “heaped” in a sentence?
Here is “heaped” used in a sentence: “He served a heaped spoonful of sugar into his coffee.”
What part of speech is “heaped”?
“Heaped” is an adjective.