heap Synonyms
Another word for heap
• noun (Context 1)
An untidy collection or pile of things laid or thrown on top of one another.
"He left his wet clothes in a pile on the bathroom floor."
• noun (Context 2)
A very large amount or number of something (used informally, often in the plural).
"We still have heaps of time before the train departs."
• verb (Context 3)
To put, throw, or gather objects into a large, untidy pile or mound.
"The children heaped the fallen autumn leaves in the middle of the yard."
• verb (Context 4)
To bestow or direct a large amount of praise, criticism, or honor upon someone.
"The reviewers heaped praise on the young director's debut film."
• noun (Context 5)
An old, dilapidated, and poorly maintained motor vehicle.
"That rusty old jalopy in the driveway barely made it up the hill."
Opposites of heap
The opposite of heap shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: