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- DictionaryHe·ro/ˈhirō/
noun
- 1. a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities: "a war hero"
- 2. another term for submarine North American
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word hero, from mythological or legendary figures to admired or courageous people. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.
noun. a man distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility, fortitude, etc. a man who is idealized for possessing superior qualities in any field. classical myth a being of extraordinary strength and courage, often the offspring of a mortal and a god, who is celebrated for his exploits.
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Learn the meaning of hero as a person who is admired for bravery, achievements, or good qualities, or as a main character in a story. Find out how to use hero in a sandwich, an idiom, or a collocation, and see examples from various sources.
A hero (feminine: heroine) is a real person or a main fictional character who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage, or strength. The original hero type of classical epics did such things for the sake of glory and honor.
Learn the meaning of hero as a person who is admired for bravery, achievements, or good qualities, or as the main character in a story. Find out how to use hero in a sandwich, an idiom, or a collocation.
noun. /ˈhɪərəʊ/. /ˈhɪrəʊ/. (plural heroes) a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good. a war hero (= somebody who was very brave during a war) a hero of the First World War. one of the country’s national heroes. His charity work has made him something of a local hero.
A hero is someone who does fantastic things that people love. The guy who rescues a skater from a frozen pond is a hero. A hero can be the main character of a story, too, if people root for him. Spiderman is the hero of the comic series: he's the central character, but he also saves people.
