Ankle

Pronunciation: /ˈæŋkəl/

Definitions of ankle

noun The joint connecting the foot with the leg; a part of the body

Example Sentences

A1 My ankle hurts after I twisted it playing soccer.

A2 She sprained her ankle while hiking in the mountains.

B1 The doctor recommended wearing a brace to support her weak ankle.

B2 He underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his ankle.

C1 Physical therapy helped strengthen the muscles around her ankle.

C2 The athlete's career was in jeopardy after a severe ankle injury.

Examples of ankle in a Sentence

formal The doctor advised the patient to elevate his ankle and apply ice to reduce the swelling.

informal I twisted my ankle while playing basketball with friends.

slang I can't believe I sprained my ankle again, it's such a pain.

figurative She has a good ankle for pitching ideas in meetings.

Grammatical Forms of ankle

• plural: ankles
• comparative: more ankle
• superlative: most ankle
• present tense: ankle
• future tense: will ankle
• perfect tense: have ankled
• continuous tense: is ankling
• singular: ankle
• positive degree: ankle
• infinitive: to ankle
• gerund: ankling
• participle: ankled

Origin and Evolution of ankle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ankle' originated from the Old English word 'ancleow', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'ankulo'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ankle' has retained its original meaning of the joint connecting the foot to the leg. However, its usage has expanded to include various medical terminologies and expressions related to agility or vulnerability, such as 'ankle biter' or 'twist an ankle'.