Word
heaps
Phoneticsheaps
US/ˈhips/
UK/hˈiːps/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a large amount or a lot of something. It is a very casual way to say you have plenty of things, like 'heaps of time' or 'heaps of money'.
n. a large quantity or a great number of something. Frequently used in the plural to indicate abundance ('heaps of donations').
Examples
“Don't worry, we still have heaps of time before the movie starts.”
“The charity received heaps of donations after the local news reported on their empty food pantry.”
“While the initial proposal faced heaps of criticism from the board, the revised version addressed every concern and passed with a unanimous vote during the final session.”
Examples
simple
“Don't worry, we still have heaps of time before the movie starts.”
contextual
“The charity received heaps of donations after the local news reported on their empty food pantry.”
complex
“While the initial proposal faced heaps of criticism from the board, the revised version addressed every concern and passed with a unanimous vote during the final session.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural followed by 'of' to mean 'a lot of'.
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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