Definitions
heal
Heal is a verb that means to become healthy again, or to make someone or something healthy again after an injury or illness.
Example
The wound took several weeks to heal.
Example
I hope this medicine will help heal your cold.
heel
Heel can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the back part of the foot below the ankle. As a verb, it means to follow closely behind someone or something.
Example
She broke her heel while running.
Example
The dog was trained to heel when walking on a leash.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of heal as making something better or healthier, like healing a wound. - For heel, think of the heel of your foot, which is located at the back of your foot, or a dog heeling behind its owner.
Remember this!
Remember, heal means to make something healthy again, while heel refers to the back part of the foot or following closely behind someone or something.
