/ Dictionary / Index H heap: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: heap Pronunciation: (hēp), [key] — n. a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile: a heap of stones. a great quantity or number; multitude: a heap of people. an automobile, esp. a dilapidated one. We were struck all of a heap upon hearing of their divorce. overwhelmed with astonishment; amazed:We were struck all of a heap upon hearing of their divorce. suddenly; abruptly:All of a heap the room was empty. —v.t. to gather, put, or cast in a heap; pile (often fol. by up, on, together, etc.). to accumulate or amass (often fol. by up or together): to heap up riches. to give, assign, or bestow in great quantity; load (often fol. by on or upon): to heap blessings upon someone; to heap someone with work. to load, supply, or fill abundantly: to heap a plate with food. —v.i. to become heaped or piled, as sand or snow; rise in a heap or heaps (often fol. by up). Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: heap (Thesaurus) HEAO hear Related Content Daily Word Quiz: gossamer Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language