proper noun
Uncommon
Hades
HAY-deez
Hades (proper noun) means In Greek mythology, the god of the underworld and ruler of the dead. Example: “Hades ruled the underworld while his brothers Zeus and Poseidon governed the sky and sea.”
proper noun
1
In Greek mythology, the god of the underworld and ruler of the dead.
"Hades ruled the underworld while his brothers Zeus and Poseidon governed the sky and sea."
2
The underworld itself, the realm of the dead in Greek mythology; loosely, hell.
"The myth describes Orpheus descending into Hades to rescue his wife."
How to use Hades
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Greek god of the underworld, or the underworld itself.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Haides, both the name of the god and, by extension, his domain.
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What does “Hades” mean?
The word “Hades” means in Greek mythology, the god of the underworld and ruler of the dead. In plain terms, the Greek god of the underworld, or the underworld itself.
How do you pronounce “Hades”?
“Hades” is pronounced HAY-deez (/ˈheɪdiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hades” in a sentence?
Here is “Hades” used in a sentence: “Hades ruled the underworld while his brothers Zeus and Poseidon governed the sky and sea.”
What part of speech is “Hades”?
“Hades” is a proper noun.
Where does the word “Hades” come from?
The word “Hades” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Haides, both the name of the god and, by extension, his domain.
Is “Hades” a common word?
“Hades” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Hades” have?
“Hades” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek mythology, the god of the underworld and ruler of the dead.
