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Heal
Sounds like
HEEL
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Simple meaning
What does Heal mean?
Heal means to get better or become well again.
Dictionary definition
To become healthy again, or to help a cut, injury, or hurt feeling get better.
Example sentences
Heal in a sentence
easy
The small scratch will heal soon.
medium
Rest can help the body heal after a long day.
hard
Kind words can help friendships heal after a disagreement.
Synonyms
Words like Heal
recoverTo get better after illness, injury, or trouble.
mendTo repair or become whole again.
get betterTo improve after being hurt or unwell.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Heal word family
Base word
heal
verb
heals
Gets better or helps something get better now or often.
verb
healed
Got better in the past.
noun
healing
The process of getting better.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does heal mean?
Heal means to recover or become well again.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to heal?
Heal and recover both mean to get better.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses heal correctly?
Heal fits a sentence about getting better.
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