Heaps
Heaps noun - A large number or amount.
Piles
Piles noun - A large number or amount.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Scouts report that the world of Midkemia has unimaginable wealth in metal just lying around; a Midkemian viewing a magical recording of the events recognizes the "wealth" as being trash heaps and slag piles.
Source: Literature / The Riftwar Cycle -
Empty Piles of Clothing: More like empty piles of neatly folded clothing, as opposed to the disheveled heaps in Left Behind.
Source: Film / Apocalypse
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