hercules
word
/ˈhɝkjəˌɫiz/
HUR-kyuh-leez
/ˈhɜːkjəˌlɪz/
HUR-kyuh-liz
Definition
Hercules is a famous hero from ancient Greek and Roman mythology, known for his great strength and difficult tasks. The name is also sometimes used to describe a very strong person.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written as a proper noun and capitalized: 'Hercules.' In mythology, the Greek name is 'Heracles,' while 'Hercules' is the Roman form. In everyday English, 'a Hercules' can mean an extremely strong man, though this use is less common and somewhat literary.
Spanish: HérculesPortuguese (BR): HérculesPortuguese (PT): HérculesChinese (Simplified): 赫拉克勒斯Chinese (Traditional): 海克力士 - 赫拉克勒斯Hindi: हरक्यूलिसArabic: هرقل - هيراكليسBengali: হারকিউলিসRussian: ГеркулесJapanese: ヘラクレスVietnamese: Hercules - người khổng lồ (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 헤라클레스 - 헤라클레스 같은 사람Turkish: Herakles - Herkül (güçlü kişi)Urdu: ہرکولیسIndonesian: Hercules - orang kuat (kiasan)
Example Sentences
In the story, Hercules kills the lion.
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My son likes movies about Hercules.
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He is as strong as Hercules.
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Come on, I'm good, but I'm not Hercules.
natural
Moving that sofa up three flights of stairs took a Hercules.
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Cleaning this garage feels like one of Hercules' labors.
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