heaps — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A large amount.

   Examples

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   And heaps of objections, all of them involving countless difficulties, are going to face anyone who says either that being is some two things or that it is only one.

2. Indicating a large amount or number.

   Usage

   • Australia
   • Slang

   Examples

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   "We were a bit nervous about it, seeing heaps of surfers out there on the breaks," he said. "There were some nice breaks, but it looked pretty sketchy with the sharks, so yeah, we just tried to stay away from that beach."

Adverb

1. Very much, a lot

   Usage

   • Colloquial
   • not-comparable

   Examples

   I love him heaps.

Noun

1. a large number or amount

   Synonyms

   tonsdozenslotspilesscoresstacksloadsraftsslewswadsoodlesgobsscadslashings

   Broader terms

   large indefinite quantitylarge indefinite amount

   Examples

   made lots of new friends

   she amassed stacks of newspapers

Adverb

1. very much

   Examples

   thanks heaps