Heel-Heal | Commonly Confused Words

Heel

/hiːl/

The back part of the foot below the ankle.

When you walk or run, land on your heel.He wore a man's coat, which came nearly to his heels.He turned on his heel and walked away.

This word has no antonyms

/hiːl/

To become healthy again or make something healthy again after being injured or diseased

"It can't be healed, in my judgment.Finally it healed, and I continued my journey.His fingers were operated on and slowly healed.

Heel refers to the back part of the foot, while heal is related to making something healthy or whole again.
Remember that heel shares the same initials as high heel shoes, both related to feet.
Heal aligns with health, both dealing with well-being and recovery.
When you see heel, think of something physical like a shoe or a foot.
If you need mental or physical recovery, heal would be the appropriate choice to think about.