heel
Translation
heel, cad, scoundrel
Examples
My heel hurts after the long walk.
My heel hurts after the long walk.
The heel of my shoe is broken.
The heel of my shoe is broken.
He behaved like a complete heel.
He behaved like a complete heel.
Grammar Patterns
the heel of sth. the back part of a foot or shoe The heel of my shoe is worn.
a/the heel a contemptible person He is a complete heel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for person) cad, scoundrel; Antonyms: hero
Etymology
From Old English 'hēla', referring to the back part of the foot.
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'Achilles' heel' for the body part. For the person, imagine someone who would step on your heel – an unpleasant person.