Heel, He'll, or Heal?
The Difference between "He'll," "Heel,"and "Heal"
"He'll," "heel," and "heal" are easy to confuse because they sound identical (i.e., they are perfect homonyms). However, their meanings are very different.- "He'll" is a contraction of "he will." For example:
- He'll arrive at 3pm.
- "Heel" is the back part of a foot. "To heel" means to fit or renew the back part of a show or boot. For example:
- I have blisters on my heels.
- The cobbler will heel my black shoes.
- "Heel" is a command to a dog to return to a spot behind its owner's foot. For example:
- Bonzo, heel!
- "To heal" means to make something sound or healthy again. For example:
- The cut should heal in a few days.
More about "He'll," "Heel," and "Heal"
He'll
"He'll" is a contraction of "he will."Example sentences with "he'll":
- What's special about Superman is that he'll always make the right choice.
- He'll go down in history as one of our finest leaders.
Heel
The noun "heel" is the back part of a foot. It also describes the raised back part of a shoe. The verb "to heel" means to fix or renew the back part of a shoe or a boot. It is also an instruction given to animals (usually dogs) to follow closely behind their owner.Example sentences with "heel":
- I haven't found a heel that's been too high for me yet.
- I'm teaching my dog how to heel. (Here, "heel" is a verb.)
Heal
The verb "to heal" means to make healthy, whole, or sound.Example sentences with "heal":
- If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment.
- We shall heal our wounds, collect our dead, and continue fighting.
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