ankled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈæŋkəld/
KK: /ˈæŋkəld/
adjective
Definition
Having a specific type of ankle or relating to the ankle area.
Example
The ankled boots are very stylish this season.
Conversation
Did you see that new sports shoe with the ankled design?
Yeah, it looks really cool and supportive!
I think it would be perfect for my workouts.
Definitely! I might get a pair myself.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ankle
jointed
flexible
Antonyms
stiff
rigid
immobile
verb
Definition
To have injured or twisted the joint connecting the foot and the leg.
Example
He ankled his foot while playing soccer and had to sit out the rest of the game.
Tense Forms
Past: ankled
Past Participle: ankled
Conversation
Did you hear that Jake ankled during the game yesterday?
Yeah, I saw the replay! It looked painful.
I can't believe he ankled right before the finals.
Root Explanation
Ankled → The word is derived from "ankle" (from Old English "ancl", meaning the joint connecting the foot and leg) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or condition). The term "ankled" refers to something that has been affected or characterized by the ankle, often used in contexts like injury or position.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'ankle' as the joint that connects the foot and leg, and remember that 'ankled' describes something related to or affected by that joint.
Visually Confused Words
wankle
tankle
tanked
rankle
ranked
hankle
banked
angled