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I just played one of the bad guys in Hercules 3D, and I had cornrows. People moved away from me in elevators, that's for sure. I wore them for about three months. After a while, they get a little gnarly, and you have to redo them.
Johnathon Schaech

Meaning of "Hercules" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HERCULES

Hercules  [ˈhɜːkjʊˌliːz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HERCULES

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Hercules is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HERCULES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hercules

Hercules

Hercules is the Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures. The Romans adapted the Greek hero's iconography and myths for their literature and art under the name Hercules. In later Western art and literature and in popular culture, Hercules is more commonly used than Heracles as the name of the hero. Hercules was a multifaceted figure with contradictory characteristics, which enabled later artists and writers to pick and choose how to represent him. This article provides an introduction to representations of Hercules in the later tradition.

Definition of Hercules in the English dictionary

The definition of Hercules in the dictionary is Also called: Alcides a hero noted for his great strength, courage, and for the performance of twelve immense labours. Other definition of Hercules is a man of outstanding strength or size.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HERCULES


Achilles
əˈkɪliːz
anopheles
əˈnɒfɪˌliːz
Antilles
ænˈtɪliːz
Belize
bəˈliːz
Congolese
ˌkɒŋɡəˈliːz
fleurs-de-lis
ˌflɜːdəˈliːz
Heracles
ˈhɛrəˌkliːz
isosceles
aɪˈsɒsɪˌliːz
lees
liːz
legalese
ˌliːɡəˈliːz
Mephistopheles
ˌmɛfɪˈstɒfɪˌliːz
Nepalese
ˌnɛpəˈliːz
please
pliːz
Praxiteles
prækˈsɪtɪˌliːz
Ramillies
ˈræmɪliːz
Sinhalese
ˌsɪnhəˈliːz
sleaze
sliːz
tales
ˈteɪliːz
Thales
ˈθeɪliːz
valise
vəˈliːz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HERCULES

Hercegovina
Herceptin
hercogamous
hercogamy
Herculaneum
herculean
Herculeis
hercules beetle
Hercules´-club
Hercynian

WORDS THAT END LIKE HERCULES

Australian Rules
bend the rules
boules
branching rules
caules
coffee granules
Fleming´s rules
formation rules
gules
hibernacules
judges´ rules
Malpighian tubules
mules
Pillars of Hercules
Queensberry rules
Rafferty rules
Rules
tax schedules
the Rules
transformational rules

Synonyms and antonyms of Hercules in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Hercules» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HERCULES

Find out the translation of Hercules to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Hercules from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Hercules» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大力士
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Hércules
570 millions of speakers

English

Hercules
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हरक्यूलिस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هرقل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Hercules
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Hercules
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হারকিউলিস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Hercule
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hercules
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Herkules
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヘラクレス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

헤라클레스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hercules
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Hercules
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹெர்குலஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हरकुलस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Herkül
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Ercole
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Hercules
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Hercules
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Hercules
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ηρακλής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Hercules
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Hercules
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Hercules
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Hercules

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HERCULES»

The term «Hercules» is very widely used and occupies the 13.890 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HERCULES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Hercules

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4 QUOTES WITH «HERCULES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Hercules.
1
Harvey Keitel
She had said one time, make a choice and do it like Hercules. So if that is all of what is being offered, the idea is to always do it like Hercules and I always followed her advise and now I'm here talking to you.
2
Christopher Nolan
For me, Batman is the one that can most clearly be taken seriously. He's not from another planet, or filled with radioactive gunk. I mean, Superman is essentially a god, but Batman is more like Hercules: he's a human being, very flawed, and bridges the divide.
3
Gerald Scarfe
I mean when I was working shall we say with Disney, you know they sent me the script for the film Hercules and I had to imagine what all the characters looked like. And to develop those characters, so nothing exists visually when I get the script.
4
Johnathon Schaech
I just played one of the bad guys in Hercules 3D, and I had cornrows. People moved away from me in elevators, that's for sure. I wore them for about three months. After a while, they get a little gnarly, and you have to redo them.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HERCULES»

Discover the use of Hercules in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Hercules and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hercules: The Strong Man
The strongest man in the world, half-god Hercules battles a host of deadly enemies and confronts his ultimate challenge when he must obtain the golden apples that are guarded by a hundred-headed dragon. Original.
Laura Geringer, 1996
2
Hercules
Retells the story of the final, and most difficult, labor of Hercules, the legendary hero of Greek mythology, in which he must go to the Underworld and bring back the three-headed dog, Cerberus.
Robert Burleigh, 1999
3
Hercules
The legends of Hercules strength and resourcefulness are among the most famous of Greek mythology. Follow him as he completes his twelve Labors in this brilliantly illustrated Greek myth. Pink level for your fluent reader.
Shannon Eric Denton, 2008
4
Hercules
Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the birth and life of the demigod Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology.
Nancy Loewen, 1999
5
Pillars of Hercules
. The Pillars of Hercules [is] engrossing and enlightening from start (a damning account of tourists annoying the apes of Gibraltar) to finish (an utterly captivating visit with Paul Bowles in Tangier, worth the price of the book all by ...
Paul Theroux, 2011
6
The Arms of Hercules
Hercules, the legendary son of the great god Zeus, ventures into the Underworld to risk everything in a no-holds-barred battle with Death itself, in the sequel to Ariadne's Web and The Face of Apollo. Reprint.
Fred Saberhagen, 2002
7
Hercules
Relates the exploits of Hercules and his importance in Roman mythology, including his connection to such figures as King Augeas and Queen Hippolyte, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
Adele D. Richardson, 2003
8
Hercules: The Twelve Labors: A Greek Myth
She tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve seemingly impossible labors. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?
Paul D. Storrie, 2007
9
Hercules: In the 21st Century
Perform this script about an emergency room technician who is bestowed with the powers of Hercules so that he may defend the world against an invasion of evil from the world of ancient myths.
Forrest Stone, 2007
10
Super/heroes: From Hercules to Superman
This collection explores contemporary superhero narratives, including comic books and films, in a wider mythic context. Since the 1930s superheroes have come to dominate a variety of media formats.
Wendy Haslem, Angela Ndalianis, C. J. Mackie, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HERCULES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Hercules is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Full Career Retrospective and Greatest Moments for Hercules
A career-long midcard act whose physique was outstanding and whose strength defined him, Hercules Hernandez was one of those characters ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
2
Comments on other issues: Air Force to replace Hercules
Hercules debris: An Air Force officer looks over the debris of a C-130 Hercules military transport plane that crashed on June 30 on Jl. Jamin ... «Jakarta Post, Jul 15»
3
Zacks Upgrades Hercules Technology Growth Capital to Buy (HTGC …
Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Hercules Technology Growth ... «WKRB News, Jul 15»
4
Pain at Pinole and Hercules Pumps: State's Gas Prices Jump 36 …
California's gas prices are the highest for a state in the U.S., according to a report released today by the AAA. The state's average gas price is ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
5
Baahubali is India's Perfect Answer to 300, Hercules, Troy and Every …
Baahubali is India's Perfect Answer to 300, Hercules, Troy and Every Other Historical War Epic. Review of Baahubali - The Beginning by Harish ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
6
U18s 8-0 Hercules XI
Sunderland's U18s produced an emphatic performance on their first pre-season outing to seal an 8-0 victory over a Hercules XI. Currently ... «Sunderland AFC, Jul 15»
7
Islands in focus: Buddha Tzu Chi donates to Hercules
The Buddha Tzu Chi foundation has handed over donations of Rp 5 million (US$384) each to the heirs of the 112 victims of the Hercules plane ... «Jakarta Post, Jul 15»
8
Stocks Logging Active Run- Hercules Offshore, Inc. (NASDAQ …
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (NASDAQ:HERO) reported that it commenced a solicitation of votes for a prepackaged plan of reorganization from ... «StreetWise Report, Jul 15»
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Stocks Grab Market Attentions- Hercules Offshore, Inc. (NASDAQ …
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (NASDAQ:HERO) reported that that it commenced a solicitation of votes for a prepackaged plan of reorganization from ... «StreetWise Report, Jul 15»
10
Hercules: CHP investigates fatal crash on I-80 - Contra Costa Times
HERCULES -- A Fairfield woman died early Tuesday when her car was rear-ended after she stopped on Interstate 80, the California Highway ... «Contra Costa Times, Jul 15»

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