Can you give me examples of "Heaps of paper"?

I have heaps of paper to sort through before the deadline. There were heaps of paper scattered all over the desk.

What are some alternatives to "Heaps of paper"?

lots of paper a ton of paper a mountain of paper a stack of paper a mound of paper

Can you give me examples of "Piles of paper"?

There were piles of paper waiting to be filed in the office. She had to clear out the piles of paper from her desk.

What are some alternatives to "Piles of paper"?

stacks of paper bundles of paper reams of paper loads of paper mountains of paper

Which is correct:
"Heaps of paper" or "Piles of paper"?

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Heaps of paper

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a large quantity of paper.

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This phrase is used to indicate a large amount of paper stacked together. It is a casual and informal way to express a significant quantity of paper.

Examples:

I have heaps of paper to sort through before the deadline.
There were heaps of paper scattered all over the desk.

Alternatives:

lots of paper
a ton of paper
a mountain of paper
a stack of paper
a mound of paper

Piles of paper

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a large quantity of paper.

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This phrase is also used to indicate a large amount of paper stacked together. It is a more formal way to express a significant quantity of paper.

Examples:

There were piles of paper waiting to be filed in the office.
She had to clear out the piles of paper from her desk.

Alternatives:

stacks of paper
bundles of paper
reams of paper
loads of paper
mountains of paper

Both 'heaps of paper' and 'piles of paper' are correct phrases used to describe a large quantity of paper. They are interchangeable and can be used based on personal preference or regional variations.

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Which is correct: "Heaps of paper" or "Piles of paper"?

Heaps of paper

Piles of paper

Which is correct:
"Heaps of paper" or "Piles of paper"?