Synonyms for

Heaps

Noun / hi:ps / Another word for heaps — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large amount or quantity of something

Synonyms & similar words

slews scads rafts batch stacks cumulation tons wads cumulus peck pot gobs raft mess plenty scores sight piles agglomerate mass dozens spate jalopy mickle lots lots tons loads plenty abundance pile stack mountain mass cluster bundle collection group array assortment variety multiplicity myriad ocean sea

Synonyms by register

Formal

multitudes abundance profusion plenty

Informal

lots tons loads oodles gazillions

Literary

throngs legions masses

Antonyms

few scarcity lack shortage dearth paucity

Common collocations

  • heaps of
  • in heaps
  • a heap of
  • heaps of trouble
  • heaps of fun
  • heaps of praise
  • heaps of data

Word family

noun heap
verb heap

Usage note

Often used informally to indicate a large quantity. Can also refer to a physical pile or mound.

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Example sentences

  1. I have heaps of homework to do tonight.
  2. The pile of clothes on my bed is heaps high.
  3. There were heaps of people at the concert last night.
  4. My grandma always gives me heaps of cookies when I visit her.
  5. We found heaps of seashells on the beach.

Quotes

  • I'm heaps better than him. But he's got a lot more confidence than me.
  • I find African men so much better-looking than we are. In general, they are much more physical and muscularly toned. I find them wonderful physical specimens and I've never had any problems.
  • I was so much into movies that I was cleaning up movie theaters. I was so in love with movies that I was like, 'Cleaning up popcorn? This is my job?'

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