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heroes

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈhiɹoʊz// UK //hˈiəɹəʊz// he·roes

n. people who are admired for their great courage, special achievements, or noble qualities. You often think of them as brave characters in stories or real people who help others in dangerous situations.

n. individuals admired for their outstanding achievements, noble qualities, or exceptional courage. Often used to refer to the principal characters in literary works or real-world figures who perform selfless acts of bravery.


SIMPLE

The firefighters were treated like heroes after the rescue.

CONTEXTUAL

While the soldiers were celebrated as national heroes, they insisted they were simply doing their duty to protect the country.

COMPLEX

The narrative structure of the epic poem elevates ordinary men to the status of heroes, emphasizing their internal struggles as much as their physical prowess in battle.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'hero'; typically takes the '-es' suffix for the plural.

Pitfall

herosheroesNouns ending in a consonant followed by 'o' often require '-es' for the plural form.

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