stacked (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /stæk/
Definition
Arranged in a neat pile or series of layers.
Examples
The firewood was neatly stacked against the wall.
She found a stacked deck of cards hidden in the drawer.
The cookies were stacked high on the plate, tempting everyone.
How to Use stacked
- stacked against (prepositional phrase)
- Having a significant disadvantage or unfavorable situation. — "The odds were stacked against the underdog."
- stacked deck (collocation)
- A set of circumstances or a competition that is unfairly arranged to favor one side. — "The hiring process seemed like a stacked deck for the internal candidate."
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