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hero vs role

role vs hero

hero and role both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hero Yes No No No
role Yes No No No
As nouns, role is a hypernym of hero; that is, role is a word with a broader meaning than hero:
  • hero: the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
  • role: an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
Other hypernyms of hero include character, part, persona, theatrical role.
hero (noun) role (noun)
the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
a person distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength what something is used for
someone who fights for a cause an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
(classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god
Difference between hero and role

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