piled (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /paɪld/
Definition
Placed objects on top of one another to form a stack or mound.
Examples
She piled the dirty dishes in the sink until there was no room left.
The children piled their coats on the bed before running outside to play.
He piled up the wood logs to prepare for the long winter ahead.
How to Use piled
- pile up (phrasal verb)
- to accumulate or increase in quantity — "Work began to pile up on my desk while I was on vacation."
- pile into (phrasal verb)
- to enter a vehicle or room in a large, disorganized group — "The excited students piled into the bus for the field trip."
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