Word HEEL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

heel

🇺🇸 [hiːl]

Meanings

The back part of the human foot, located below the ankle. It can also refer to a part of a shoe or a place on a shoe that supports the foot's rear part.

Examples

• She hurt her heel while running on the pavement.
• His shoes have high heels, which make him look taller.
• The heel of the shoe broke after several years of use.

Synonyms

backfoot • sole • arch

Antonyms

toe • front