Pile It On

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /paɪl ɪt ɒn/

Definitions of pile it on

noun a collection of things laid one on top of another

Example Sentences

A1 I like to pile it on my plate when I go to a buffet.

A2 She always piles it on when she tells a story, adding more and more details.

B1 The company decided to pile it on with extra benefits to attract new employees.

B2 The coach told the team to pile it on in the second half and increase their lead.

C1 The politician's opponents accused him of trying to pile it on with promises he couldn't keep.

C2 The chef demonstrated how to pile it on with garnishes to make the dish look more appealing.

pronoun refers to the action of adding more of something

Example Sentences

A1 My backpack was already heavy, but then my friend told me to pile it on with more books.

A2 When packing for the camping trip, I decided to pile it on with extra snacks and drinks, just in case.

B1 The chef instructed the kitchen staff to pile it on with extra cheese for the lasagna.

B2 As the project deadline approached, the team decided to pile it on with more resources to ensure success.

C1 The company's marketing strategy was already effective, but they decided to pile it on with a new social media campaign.

C2 Despite the controversy surrounding the film, the director chose to pile it on with even more provocative scenes.

Examples of pile it on in a Sentence

formal The chef instructed his team to pile it on when plating the dish for presentation.

informal I love extra cheese on my pizza, so pile it on!

slang Hey man, pile it on with the toppings for the ultimate burger experience.

figurative She couldn't handle any more stress; it was like they were trying to pile it on.

Grammatical Forms of pile it on

past tense

piled it on

plural

piles it on

comparative

piling it on more

superlative

piling it on the most

present tense

piles it on

future tense

will pile it on

perfect tense

has piled it on

continuous tense

is piling it on

singular

piles it on

positive degree

piles it on

infinitive

to pile it on

gerund

piling it on

participle

piled it on

Origin and Evolution of pile it on

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'pile it on' can be traced back to the practice of piling on more of something, such as toppings on a dish or work on a task, to enhance or increase it.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense, the phrase 'pile it on' has evolved to also convey the idea of adding more of something, often in a figurative or exaggerated manner, to emphasize a point or situation.