✅ A hero is a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities (She became a hero in her community by saving the children from the fire).

✅ A paladin is a knightly or heroic champion, often characterized by a strong sense of duty and honor (In the fantasy novel, the paladin defended the kingdom from the invading forces).

✅ Both hero and paladin describe individuals known for their bravery and noble actions.

✅ Hero is a broader term and can be used in various contexts, whereas paladin is more specific and often used in historical or fantasy settings (He was a hero to the local people after the natural disaster; The paladin swore an oath to protect the realm).

✅ An icy tone or manner is an unfriendly one that might leave you a little shaky (He replied to his friend with a mean, icy voice).

✅ A steely tone or manner is calculated and determined in a rigid sort of way (“This is how you will complete the task,” she said in a steely voice).

✅ Both words denote a coldness in someone’s voice or manner.

✅ Icy generally describes coldness in demeanor, whereas steely specifically refers to strength and determination with a clear dose of harshness (His tone was icy, making everyone uncomfortable; Their steely resolve impressed the rival team).

✅ Guy is an informal term for a boy or a man (That guy on the street is hailing a cab).

✅ Chap is also an informal term for a boy or a man, but it is chiefly used in British-speaking parts of the world (What a fine chap that Charlie is!)

✅ Both words address a fellow boy or man.

✅ Guy is definitely more common in American usage and slightly more neutral and less endearing than the British chap (Some guy was making a scene at the grocery store; My friend is such a good chap).