hero Meaning & Definition
What Does Hero Mean?
Hero is used as a noun meaning Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds. It can also mean A role model. As a verb, it means To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
Word Facts for Hero
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | paladin, champion and wedge |
| Plural | heroes |
| Verb forms | heroes, heroing, heroed |
Hero Definition (Noun)
- Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
My mom died a hero on duty.
- A role model.
- The protagonist in a work of fiction.
- The current player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: villain (“any opponent player”). Not to be confused with hero call (“a weak call against a supposed bluff”).
Let's discuss how to play if the hero has KK, and there's an ace on board.
- A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses.
- The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed, as in food advertising, or with props used in a movie.
- The eye-catching top portion of a web page, sometimes including a hero image; the portion above the fold.
- The standout component of a dish; the part of a dish that should take center stage on the palate.
Hero as a Verb
- To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
- To praise or laud.
- To bring attention to; to highlight; to spotlight.
- ↑ The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition (2000)
- ↑ Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition (1999)
- 1 2 “hero”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
Noun
- The current player, especially an hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: villain. Not to be confused with hero call.
Let's discuss how to play if the hero has KK, and there's an ace on board.
- A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses; a hero sandwich.
- (food styling) The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed.
Synonyms of Hero
Hero in a Sentence
My mom died a hero on duty.
Let's discuss how to play if the hero has KK, and there's an ace on board.
Word Forms & Grammar
hero (plural heroes or (sandwich sense) heros)
hero (third-person singular simple present heroes or heros, present participle heroing or (rare) heroeing, simple past and past participle heroed)
Words That Rhyme With Hero
Origin of Hero
From Middle English heroes, from Old French heroes, from Latin hērōs (“hero”), from Ancient Greek ἥρως (hḗrōs, “demi-god, hero”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to watch over, protect”);[1][2] if so, related to Latin servo (“protect”). Displaced obsolete English health, from Middle English heleð, haleð, from Old English hæleþ, hæle.
How to Pronounce Hero
Hero is pronounced /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (hɪə).
Frequently Asked Questions About Hero
Is hero a noun or a verb?
Hero is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for hero?
You can replace hero with words such as paladin, champion and wedge. See the full list of hero synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hero?
The plural of hero is heroes.
What is the past tense of hero?
The past tense of hero is heroed. The present participle is heroing.