heels
Translation
heels
Examples
She loves wearing high heels.
She loves wearing high heels.
The dog is always at my heels.
The dog is always at my heels.
He dug in his heels and refused to move.
He dug in his heels and refused to move.
Grammar Patterns
((as footwear)) high heels She loves wearing high heels.
((idiom)) at (sb's) heels to follow (sb.) closely The dog is always at my heels.
((idiom)) to dig in (one's) heels to refuse to change one's mind He dug in his heels and refused.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pumps, stilettos (types of shoes)
Etymology
Plural of 'heel'. Often used to refer specifically to high-heeled shoes.
Memory Tips
Often refers to women's shoes. Also, remember idioms like 'at my heels' (following closely) and 'dig in one's heels' (to be stubborn).