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   hero

   /ˈhɪərəʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities: "a war hero" Similar brave manchampionman of couragegreat manman of the hourconquering herovictorwinnerconquerorlionheartwarriorpaladinknightwhite hatchevalierstaridolsuperstarmegastarcelebritycelebutanteluminarylionidealideal manparagonexemplarshining exampleperfect examplefavouritedarlingknight in shining armourknight on a white chargerbeau idéalinformal:celebOpposite cowardloser
   • ▪ the chief male character in a book, play, or film, who is typically identified with good qualities, and with whom the reader is expected to sympathize: "the hero of Kipling's story" Similar male protagonistprincipal male characterprincipal male rolelead actorleadleading manleading rolemale leadstar rolestarring rolestar partmale starOpposite villain
   • ▪ (in mythology and folklore) a person of superhuman qualities and often semi-divine origin, in particular one whose exploits were the subject of ancient Greek myths.
   • ▪ the best or most important thing in a set or group: "jumpsuits are hands down our hottest hero piece right now"
   • 2. another term for submarine North American

   Word Origin Middle English (with mythological reference): via Latin from Greek hērōs.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHERO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HERO definition: 1. a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great…. Learn more.

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4. go.linc-ed.comHero | Sign in

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   Hero is a web-based platform that helps students and teachers create and share engaging learning experiences. To access Hero, you need to sign in with your email account or use Google, Microsoft, or Hero account.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › heroHero Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 11, 2011 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word hero, from mythological and legendary figures to modern-day heroes. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HeroHero - Wikipedia

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   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.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › heroHERO Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Hero definition: a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. See examples of HERO used in a sentence.

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8. www.oed.com › dictionary › hero_nhero, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does the noun hero mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun hero. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHERO definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A hero is someone who has done something brave, new, or good, and who is therefore greatly admired by a lot of people.