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An epic is a story or long poem telling the tale of a fictional or historical hero. (noun)

An example of epic is Milton's Paradise Lost.

Epic describes something that refers to a heroic story or something that is heroic or grand. (adjective)

An example of epic is a big production movie with story sequeals such as the Star Wars series.

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