heroes
word · lemma: hero
/ˈhiɹoʊz/
HEER-ohz
/hˈiəɹəʊz/
HEE-uh-rohz
Definition
Heroes are people who are admired for bravery, great actions, or strong good qualities. The word can refer to real people, fictional characters, or people you personally look up to.
Usage & Nuances
This is the plural of 'hero'. It is common for brave people in stories, but also for everyday people like doctors, firefighters, or parents. In casual speech, calling someone 'my hero' can simply mean you are very grateful or impressed.
Spanish: héroesPortuguese (BR): heróisPortuguese (PT): heróisChinese (Simplified): 英雄Chinese (Traditional): 英雄Hindi: नायक - वीरArabic: أبطالBengali: নায়করা - বীরেরাRussian: героиJapanese: ヒーローたちVietnamese: những anh hùngKorean: 영웅들Turkish: kahramanlarUrdu: ہیروز - بہادر لوگIndonesian: pahlawan-pahlawan - para pahlawan
Example Sentences
The children read stories about heroes at school.
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Firefighters are often seen as heroes.
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My grandfather was one of my heroes.
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In movies, not all heroes wear capes.
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During the storm, the neighbors who helped everyone felt like heroes.
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Our team played like heroes and never gave up.
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