pile
Translation
pile, heap, stack
Examples
There is a pile of books on the desk.
There is a pile of books on the desk.
He has a pile of work to do.
He has a pile of work to do.
Grammar Patterns
((a pile of sth.)) a quantity of (sth.) collected together There is a pile of books on the desk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heap, stack, mound
Etymology
From Latin 'pila' meaning 'pillar' or 'stone barrier'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'file'. Imagine a messy pile of files on a desk.