hero
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/]
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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
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)
Connections
Polarities
Fear ↔ Courage — concept «Отвага»
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