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" has an e between two ls, just like a shoe has a heel at the back of a foot.
"Heal" is similar to "health"—both words relate to recovery.
Remember that "heel" is part of your shoe or foot, while "heal" is what doctors help you do.