"What's the plural of hero?"
The plural of hero is heroes.
Definition of hero:
A person, real or fantasy, famed for their courage, great strength or noble character.
Heroes or Heros?
The plural form of the word "hero" is "heroes." This is the only accepted plural form of the word when referring to the above definition.
It is worth noting that "heros" is the plural form of a different word: "hero fish."
The hero fish is a small striped fish that is native to Central and South America. The plural form of "hero fish" is "heros."
The word "hero" that we are discussing here is a noun that refers to a person who is admired for their courage, noble qualities, or selfless acts.
The plural form of the word "hero" is "heroes," and it is used to refer to multiple people or characters who are admired for their bravery or noble deeds.
The word "hero" comes from the Greek word "hērōs," which means "hero, warrior, or demigod." It is belived that the word "hērōs" is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "ser," which means "to protect or defend."
Plural of Hero Example Sentences
Here are some examples to illustrate the use of the singular and plural forms of the word "hero":
Singular: "He was hailed as a hero after he risked his life to save a child from a burning building."
Plural: "The city honored its heroes at a special ceremony, recognizing their bravery and selfless acts."
Singular: "She was a hero to her community, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need."
Plural: "Throughout history, there have been many heroes who have inspired others with their bravery and selfless acts."
Heroes vs. heros
The graph shows the occurances of the plural of hero in written English since 1800 using Google's Ngram Viewer.
Fun Fact:
Captain America's name was originally set to be 'Super American'. We think they made the right choice by renaming him to Captain America.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heros_(fish)
