hero

hero

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/]

Senses

1. hero (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.

Example: My mom died a hero on duty.

Concept: Отвага

Polarities of the concept

2. hero (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A role model.

3. hero (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The protagonist in a work of fiction.

Example: However, even this great hero of the story is somewhat of a simpleton (when he lets himself be crucially deceived by Peacock Ravana in Vibhisana's shape), and a weakling (when in spite of all his strength he is almost beaten by his own son, one of the rākṣasas)

4. hero (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).

Example: “I don’t think so.” He grinned hugely, revealing smoker’s teeth and halitosis that would fell a rhino. “I don’t think you want to be heroing off just yet. I don’t think you've had a good time in ages.”

5. hero (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To praise or laud.

6. hero (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To bring attention to; to highlight; to spotlight.

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • ser (bind, Proto-Indo-European)

Polarities

Fear ↔ Courage — concept «Отвага»

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