Word
heaped
US/ˈhipt/
UK/hˈiːpt/
Definition
v. to put a large amount of something into a pile or onto a plate. You use this when you are serving food or stacking things up high.
v. to pile or heap something in large quantities onto a surface or into a container. Often used in the passive voice to describe the state of being piled up.
Examples
“The waiter heaped the plate with fresh vegetables.”
“The chef heaped the pasta onto the serving dish until it was almost overflowing.”
“The kitchen was heaped with dirty dishes, creating a chaotic scene that required immediate attention from the cleaning staff.”
Examples
simple
“The waiter heaped the plate with fresh vegetables.”
contextual
“The chef heaped the pasta onto the serving dish until it was almost overflowing.”
complex
“The kitchen was heaped with dirty dishes, creating a chaotic scene that required immediate attention from the cleaning staff.”
Real-World Examples
“The tlayudas are nearly table-sized and heaped with meats, smears of black bean, nopales, quesillo and more.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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