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heap
(hēp)n.
1. A group of things placed or thrown, one on top of the other: a heap of dirty rags lying in the corner.
2. often heaps Informal A great deal; a lot: We have heaps of homework tonight.
3. Slang An old or run-down car.
tr.v. heaped, heap·ing, heaps
1. To put or throw in a pile: heaped the clothes on the bed.
2. To fill completely or to overflowing: heap a plate with vegetables.
3. To bestow in abundance or lavishly: heaped praise on the rescuers.
[Middle English, from Old English hēap.]
Synonyms: heap, mound, pile1, stack
These nouns denote a group or collection of things lying one on top of the other: a heap of old newspapers; a mound of boulders; a pile of boxes; a stack of firewood.
These nouns denote a group or collection of things lying one on top of the other: a heap of old newspapers; a mound of boulders; a pile of boxes; a stack of firewood.
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Noun | 1. | heaps - a large number or amount; "made lots of new friends"; "she amassed stacks of newspapers" large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude |
Adv. | 1. | heaps - very much; "thanks heaps" colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech |
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Translations
heaps
[hiːps]A. NPL (= lots) heaps of → montones de, un montón de
you've had heaps of opportunities → has tenido montones or un montón de oportunidades
heaps of times → muchísimas veces
we have heaps of time → tenemos tiempo de sobra
you've had heaps of opportunities → has tenido montones or un montón de oportunidades
heaps of times → muchísimas veces
we have heaps of time → tenemos tiempo de sobra
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