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hero Definition and Meaning in English (hero definition)

noun
Synonyms:championprotagonistidol
Quick Answer • Definition

Hero definition: A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Definitions of Hero

  1. 1noun

    A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Example Sentences

formal

“He was hailed as a hero for saving the child from the burning building.”

casual

“The local community considers her a hero for her tireless work.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounheroine
nounheroism
adjectiveheroic
adverbheroically

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

local herocollocation

A person admired by people in their own community.

unsung heroexpression

A person who does great deeds but receives little or no recognition for them.

hero worshipcollocation

Excessive admiration for someone.

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Hero definition: A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
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'Hero' translates to 'hero' in English. Hero definition: A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
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