hero
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1.1
- noun
- /ˈhɪəroʊ/
:
héroe
- Eleanor Roosevelt is often remembered as a hero for her work in advancing human rights.
- become a hero
- war hero
- hero worship
These are the heroes of the hour.
- These are the heroes of the hour.
- I mean, my dad is my hero and still to this day.
- This isn't just a kid making a hero out of her dad and me.
- The academics are unsung, partly sung heroes of these conflicts.
- And Tony was one of my original heroes, Powerhouse to this day.
- When I was growing up, we had heroes like guys we could look up to.
- And again, thinking about like, who your heroes are is really clarifying.
- Kobe Bryant, my hero, I'm taking the shot.
- Also in the whole matter of what makes heroes and villains.
- you have that, that, that heroes gene in the sense that
- America standing shoulder to shoulder with our heroes at Big Pharma.
Examples
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Maybe my all time non religious hero is Steve Jobs.
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The monkey king, Hanuman, is a popular Indian hero who became a god in the Ramayana.
Academic text (1999) -
This is very sweet to my hero, role model and best friend.
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I think that I have many heroes in science.
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Then one day, a hero arose.
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The world has found new heroes, and those heroes are the people of Ukraine.
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Ten long years the heroes fought and covered their names in glory.
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I think if I want to be my son's hero, I can't quit right now.
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With men fighting overseas, American women became Rosies, WAVES, and heroes on the home front.
Academic text (2015) -
The firefighters who saved the family from the burning building are true heroes in our community.
Synonyms
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3.0
A woman respected for being brave or doing great things
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3.7
A real person admired for brave, kind actions that help others
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5.3
A person who shows great courage in dangerous or difficult situations
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9.9
A brave person who fights for a good cause
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
To become successful and respected after being unknown or unsuccessful
Compounds
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2.8
A large sandwich on a long crusty roll filled with meats, cheese, and vegetables
- Jargon
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7.7
A player who tries to win alone in important moments instead of trusting teammates
A person admired for important work in art, music, writing, or ideas that change society
- Literature
A strong, rough warrior from an ancient society who is the main character in stories
How Extraordinary
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3.7
- Literature
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1.1
- Specialized
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4.8
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4.1
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5.3
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2.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hero comes from the old Greek heros, which meant 'a brave, noble person' who did great deeds. That's why today a hero is someone admired for courage and noble actions.