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pile vs torrent

torrent vs pile

pile and torrent both are nouns.

pile is a verb but torrent is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pile Yes No Yes No
torrent Yes No No No
As nouns, torrent is a hyponym of pile; that is, torrent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pile:
  • pile: (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
  • torrent: an overwhelming number or amount
Other hyponyms of pile include deluge, flood, inundation, haymow.
pile (noun) torrent (noun)
a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid)
battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta a heavy rain
the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave an overwhelming number or amount
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit)
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
pile (verb) torrent (verb)
arrange in stacks
place or lay as if in a pile
press tightly together or cram
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