heaping
|heap/ing|
B2
/ˈhiːpɪŋ/
(heap)
pile or mass
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heap' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hēap', where it meant 'a pile or mass'.
Historical Evolution
'hēap' transformed into the Middle English word 'hepe', and eventually became the modern English word 'heap'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a pile or mass', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'heap'.
He was heaping praise on his team.
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Adjective 1
used to describe a large amount of something piled up or overflowing.
She served a heaping plate of pasta.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 04:40