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pile vs shock

shock vs pile

pile and shock both are nouns.

pile and shock both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pile Yes No Yes No
shock Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shock is a hyponym of pile; that is, shock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pile:
  • pile: a collection of objects laid on top of each other
  • shock: a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
Other hyponyms of pile include compost heap, compost pile, dunghill, midden, muckheap, muckhill, scrapheap, slagheap, stack, funeral pyre, pyre, woodpile, stockpile, charcoal pile.
pile (noun) shock (noun)
a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs) an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
a collection of objects laid on top of each other a sudden jarring impact
a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit) the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
a bushy thick mass (especially hair)
(pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor
pile (verb) shock (verb)
arrange in stacks inflict a trauma upon
place or lay as if in a pile subject to electrical shocks
press tightly together or cram collect or gather into shocks
collide violently
strike with horror or terror
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
strike with disgust or revulsion
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