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piled

pyld

Piled (adjective) means Heaped or stacked up. Example: “The desk was piled high with unread reports.”

adjective
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Heaped or stacked up.
"The desk was piled high with unread reports."

How to use piled

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In plain EnglishStacked into a heap.

Common pairings
piled high piled up
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Frequently asked questions

What does “piled” mean?

The word “piled” means heaped or stacked up. In plain terms, stacked into a heap.

How do you pronounce “piled”?

“Piled” is pronounced pyld (/paɪld/ in IPA).

How do you use “piled” in a sentence?

Here is “piled” used in a sentence: “The desk was piled high with unread reports.”

What part of speech is “piled”?

“Piled” is an adjective.

Is “piled” a common word?

“Piled” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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