Piller vs. Pillar: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 18, 2023
"Piller" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Pillar," a vertical support structure or an essential foundation or principle.
Which is correct: Piller or Pillar
How to spell Pillar?
Piller is Incorrect
Pillar is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that a "pillar" provides support like two "l's" standing tall.
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Nov 18, 2023
"Piller" might look like "killer," but "pillar" stands alone with double "l."
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Think of "pillar" as having a strong foundation, represented by its two "l's."
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Buildings are held by pillars, not pillers.
Janet White
Nov 18, 2023
The word "pillar" has a similar structure to "mill" with double "l."
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Nov 18, 2023
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Piller and Pillar Definitions
Pillar
A natural vertical formation, such as rock.
We saw an impressive rock pillar during our hike.
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Pillar
A column-like figure or monument.
The pillar commemorating the event stood tall in the park.
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Pillar
A tall vertical structure used as a support in buildings.
The ancient temple had massive stone pillars.
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Pillar
A fundamental principle or underlying foundation.
Trust is a pillar of any strong relationship.
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Oct 08, 2023
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Pillar
A person who is a main support or important figure.
She was a pillar of the community.
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Pillar
One who occupies a central or responsible position
A pillar of the state.
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Pillar
(figuratively) An essential part of something that provides support.
He's a pillar of the community.
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Pillar
(Roman Catholic) A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
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Pillar
The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
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Pillar
The general and popular term for a firm, upright, insulated support for a superstructure; a pier, column, or post; also, a column or shaft not supporting a superstructure, as one erected for a monument or an ornament.
Jacob set a pillar upon her grave.
The place . . . vast and proud,Supported by a hundred pillars stood.
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Pillar
Figuratively, that which resembles such a pillar in appearance, character, or office; a supporter or mainstay; as, the Pillars of Hercules; a pillar of the state.
By day a cloud, by night a pillar of fire.
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Pillar
A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
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Pillar
The center of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
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Pillar
Having a support in the form of a pillar, instead of legs; as, a pillar drill.
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Pillar
A fundamental principle or practice;
Science eroded the pillars of superstition
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Pillar
Anything tall and thin approximating the shape of a column or tower;
The test tube held a column of white powder
A tower of dust rose above the horizon
A thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite
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Pillar
A vertical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (as a monument or a column of air)
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Pillar
(architeture) a tall cylindrical vertical upright and used to support a structure
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FAQs
What is the verb form of Pillar?
There isn't a standard verb form derived from "pillar."
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Why is it called Pillar?
Derived from Latin "pīla," it refers to a firm upright support structure.
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Is the Pillar term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, as in "pillar of the community."
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Is Pillar an abstract noun?
It can be when referring to an abstract principle or foundation.
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How is Pillar used in a sentence?
"The ancient building stood on four massive pillars."
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Is Pillar a negative or positive word?
Neutral, though often positive when used metaphorically.
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Is Pillar a vowel or consonant?
"Pillar" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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What is the first form of Pillar?
Pillar (it's a noun and doesn't have verb forms).
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What is the opposite of Pillar?
There isn't a direct opposite, but "void" or "absence" could be used in a metaphorical sense.
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Nov 18, 2023
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