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superhero

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsuːpərˌhɪroʊ/ · UK /ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ/

Forms: superheroes

superhero means: A character in stories who fights danger or crime, often using special powers or equipment.

noun

POWERFUL FICTIONAL HEROB1

A character in stories who fights danger or crime, often using special powers or equipment.

  • The superhero saved the city.
  • She dressed as a superhero for the party.
  • Which superheroes can fly without special equipment?

Opposites: supervillain

Common phrases: a masked superhero, superhero movie, superhero costume, superhero comic

EXCEPTIONAL REAL PERSONB2

A real person admired for doing amazing things or helping others far beyond what is expected.

  • You're a superhero for helping us.
  • The nurses were superheroes during the crisis.
  • How does she manage everything like a superhero?

Similar words: hero

Common phrases: a real superhero, an everyday superhero, be a superhero

Questions about superhero

What does superhero mean?

A character in stories who fights danger or crime, often using special powers or equipment.

What is superhero in other languages?

Türkçe: süper kahraman · Español: superhéroe · Français: super-héros · Deutsch: Superheld · Italiano: supereroe · 日本語: スーパーヒーロー

How do you pronounce superhero?

In American English /ˈsuːpərˌhɪroʊ/; in British English /ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ/.

How do you use superhero in a sentence?

The superhero saved the city. She dressed as a superhero for the party.

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