👠heel

noun
/hiːl/

Meaning

the back part of the human foot below the ankle

Example Sentences

Her shoe was rubbing against her heel.

She wore shoes with high heels to the party.

Example Expressions

at someone's heels

Synonyms

backfoot, rear, sole, spur, back of foot, ankle
Entry 1
backfoot, rear, sole, spur
Entry 2
back of foot, ankle

Antonyms

toe, front
Entry 1
toe, front
Entry 2
toe, front

Collocations

high heel, cracked heel, Achilles heel, heel pain, heel bone
Entry 1
high heel, cracked heel, Achilles heel
Entry 2
high heel, heel pain, Achilles heel, heel bone

More Example Sentences

I need a wheelchair, please arrange one.

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