heel
Translation
heel
Examples
I have a pain in my left heel.
I have a pain in my left heel.
The heel of my shoe broke.
The heel of my shoe broke.
He acted like a real heel to her.
He acted like a real heel to her.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the heel of (sth.) The heel of my shoe broke.
((as an insult)) a heel He's a complete heel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scoundrel, villain (for a person); Antonyms: toe, hero
Etymology
From Old English 'hēla', from Proto-Germanic, referring to the back part of the foot.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'Achilles' heel' for a weakness, which refers to this part of the body. Also, a 'heel' in wrestling is the bad guy.