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Heel vs. Heal

Heel

/hiːl/

The back part of the foot below the ankle.

Examples:

She wore shoes with high heels.I hurt my heel during the run.

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This word has no antonyms

Heal

/hiːl/

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

Examples:

The doctor will help the wound heal.Time can heal emotional pain and bring peace.

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Ways to tell them apart:

"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.

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