backlog vs pile up
pile up vs backlogbacklog is a noun but pile up is not a noun.
backlog and pile up both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| backlog | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| pile up | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
pile up is a hypernym of
backlog; that is, pile up is a
word with a broader meaning than backlog:
- backlog: accumulate and create a backlog
- pile up: increase in amount by collecting or gathering
| backlog (noun) | pile up (noun) |
|---|---|
| an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services) | |
| something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose | |
| the large log at the back of a hearth fire |
| backlog (verb) | pile up (verb) |
|---|---|
| accumulate and create a backlog | increase in amount by collecting or gathering |
| arrange into piles or stacks | |
| get or gather together |
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