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Heel
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HEEL
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Simple meaning
What does Heel mean?
A heel is the back part of a foot or shoe.
Dictionary definition
The back part of the foot, or the back part of a shoe under the foot.
Example sentences
Heel in a sentence
easy
My heel rubbed against the new shoe.
medium
The shoe's heel was worn down after many walks.
hard
The diagram labeled the heel to show the back part of the foot clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Heel
back of footThe rear part of the foot.
shoe backThe rear part of a shoe.
rear partThe part at the back of something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Heel word family
Base word
heel
noun
heels
More than one heel.
adjective
heeled
Having a heel, often used for shoes.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a heel?
Heel names the back part of a foot or shoe.
Practice 2
Which word is the opposite end from heel on a foot?
The toe is at the front of the foot, while the heel is at the back.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses heel correctly?
Heel fits a sentence about part of a shoe.
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