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hero
1[ heer-oh ]
noun
- a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: Compare heroine ( def 1 ).
He became a local hero when he saved the drowning child.
- a person who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal: Compare heroine ( def 2 ).
My older sister is my hero.
Entrepreneurs are our modern heroes.
- an animal acknowledged for its courageous acts, devotion to duty, etc.:
This police dog hero was shot during the apprehension of a suspect.
- the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc. Compare heroine ( def 3 ).
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms: ,
- Classical Mythology.
- a being of godlike prowess and beneficence who often came to be honored as a divinity.
- (in the Homeric period) a warrior-chieftain of special strength, courage, or ability.
- (in later antiquity) an immortal being; demigod.
- the bread or roll used in making a hero sandwich.
adjective
- being or relating to a person or animal noted for special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities, especially bravery or devotion to duty; heroic:
A hero cat helped a firefighter spot a small child in a burning building.
- (in advertising and marketing) especially notable, important, or central:
Producing new hero content twice a year can help your brand grow.
Your hero product should be obvious on your website.
verb (used with object)
- to praise or treat as special; laud:
We hero the moms who were writing parenting guides and giving advice to new mothers.
Over the years, the judging panel has rightly heroed brands championing equal rights.
- to bring to attention; highlight:
These dishes beautifully hero the fresh organic ginger.
Hero
2[ heer-oh ]
noun
- Classical Mythology. a priestess of Aphrodite who drowned herself after her lover Leander drowned while swimming the Hellespont to visit her.
- Also ·Dz []. Hero of Alexandria, flourished 1st century a.d., Greek scientist.
hero
1/ ˈɪəəʊ /
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
- the principal male character in a novel, play, etc
Hero
2/ ˈɪəəʊ /
noun
- Greek myth a priestess of Aphrodite, who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while swimming the Hellespont to visit her
Hero
3/ ˈɪəəʊ /
noun
- Hero1st century1st centuryMGreekSCIENCE: mathematicianTECHNOLOGY: inventor 1st century ad , Greek mathematician and inventor
Hero
/ ŧ′ō /
- Greek mathematician who wrote on mechanics and invented many water-driven and steam-driven machines. He also developed a formula for determining the area of a triangle.
Gender Note
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·· adjective
- ܲ·· noun plural subheroes
- ܲ·· noun plural unheroes
- un··· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hero1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hero1
Example Sentences
The terrible choice Joel faced in Salt Lake City is echoed again and again as Ellie struggles to become the hero of her own journey.
"He had been a boyhood hero of mine and my twin brother's," Mr Donnelly said.
“Our country has a duty to ensure heroes like Mr. Harris are never forgotten, and that starts with providing units such as the 555th the recognition they deserve,” he said.
Harry Lawtey said he was aware of the pressure of being an Englishman portraying the "Welsh hero" in Mr Burton.
He finally has a chance to be a hero, but he misses when he shoots.
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What Is The Plural Of Hero?
Plural word for hero
The plural form of the noun hero is heroes. The plurals of other singular words that end in -o are also formed in this way, including potato/potatoes, tomato/tomatoes, and echo/echoes.
This can be confusing, because in some instances, words that end in -o are pluralized by simply adding an -s to the end, as in mango/mangos and flamingo/flamingos. However, the plural form heros is only valid when hero is used in the sense of a “hero sandwich.” This usage is very rare.
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