The first baseman is the Achilles heel of our team.
Source: tatoeba (34425)
Heel
/hil/
Synonyms for "heel" (253 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (51)
Strong matches (76)
detourdeviatedigitdigressdivagatedivaricatedivergedogdowdydressendequipescapeextremityfantailfartfetch aboutfetlockfitfit out
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fit upfleefly the coopfollowfootforefootforepawfurnishgeargo aboutgo aftergo behindharefoothind endhind parthindheadhoodhoofhooliganhoundimpoverishedin straitened circumstancesinclineinstepjerkknavelay downleanlean overleavingslie alonglistlouselowlifelurchmanmeaniemiscreantmothermove behindmunition
Verb(1 words)
Related words (126)
occiputout at elbowsoutfitpadpartspasternpattepawpedal extremitypedespesphilandererpiedpillpivotpivot aboutpooppoorposteriorpostern
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preparepugpursueput aboutrascalratrearrear endrearwardreclineremainderremainsremnantreprobateresidualresidueresiduumrestreverserigrig outrig uprindroguerotterroundrudderpostrun awayrun offrun-downscampscoundrelseedyshabbyshadowsheershiftshipshitshitheadshitheelslantslopeslovenlysneaksobsodsoleson of a bitchspinsplayfootsplitstaffsternstinkardstinkerstrappedstring alongstumpsupportswerveswineswingswing roundswiveltacktagtag aftertag alongtailtail endtailgatetailpiecetake flighttilttiptoetootsytrailtrail aftertread close upontrendtrotterturdturnturn aboutturn aroundturn asideturn outturn roundturn tailungulavaryveerveer aroundwheelwheel aboutwhirlworm
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accompany, accouter, afterpart, afterpiece, appoint.
- Sentence evidence is available for heel, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, moby, wordnet, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "heel".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "heel"
Keep "heel" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "heel" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "heel", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "heel" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
39 entriesShowing 16 of 39 words.
More specific
14 entriesblock heelcalcaneusheel padheel repairheel replacementleft heeloff leashon leashplatform heelport heelright heelstarboard heelstiletto heelwedged heel
Collocations
16 entriesat heelblock heelcalcaneusheel boneheel commandheel counterheel cueheel liftheel padheel spurheel strikehigh heelkeep at heelleft heelright heelstiletto heel
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
6 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
41 total sentences available.
She got a run in her stocking when she broke the heel of her shoe.
Source: tatoeba (35524)
He raised his heel against me.
Source: tatoeba (240170)
If you walk a lot, you will develop calluses on your heel.
Source: tatoeba (278118)
Showing 4 of 41 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "heel"?
Closest matches include accompany, accouter, afterpart, afterpiece, appoint.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "heel"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.