hero

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hero

A man orders a hero sandwich at a deli counter.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities: A "hero" is someone who is celebrated for their bravery, strength, and moral character, often in the face of danger or adversity.
    • The principal male character in a story, play, film, or poem: In literature and other narrative arts, the "hero" is the central figure whose experiences and actions drive the plot.
    • A person who is idealized for their role in a particular cause or field: A "hero" can be someone who fights for or champions a specific idea, movement, or group.
    • A large sandwich: (Chiefly US) A "hero" is a long sandwich made with a crusty roll, filled with various meats, cheeses, and vegetables.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Firefighters are often considered heroes for risking their lives to save others.
    • The hero of the novel undergoes a profound personal transformation.
    • She was a hero in the fight for civil rights.
    • I'll have a turkey and cheese hero for lunch.
Advanced Usage
  • "Tragic hero": A protagonist in a tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat, often due to a character flaw or fate.
    • Macbeth is a classic example of a tragic hero.
  • "Unsung hero": A person who has made significant contributions but has not received fame or recognition.
    • The volunteers were the unsung heroes of the relief effort.
  • "Cult hero": A person, often in sports or entertainment, who is greatly admired by a relatively small but passionate group of fans.
    • The quirky guitarist became a cult hero among indie music fans.
Variants and Related Words
  • Heroic (adj): Having the characteristics of a hero; very brave or grand.
    • She made a heroic effort to rescue the trapped animal.
  • Heroine (n): A woman admired for her courage, achievements, or noble qualities; the principal female character in a story.
    • The film's heroine saves the city from disaster.
  • Heroism (n): Heroic conduct or behavior.
    • The soldier was awarded a medal for his heroism.
Synonyms
  • Champion: A person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else.
  • Protagonist: The leading character or one of the major characters in a story.
  • Idol: A person who is greatly admired, loved, or revered.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Hero" is primarily a noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs. The related actions are typically expressed with other verbs.)

Related Idioms
  • "Hero worship": Excessive admiration for someone.
    • His hero worship of the scientist blinded him to the flaws in the theory.
  • "Everyday hero": An ordinary person who performs a courageous or kind act in daily life.
    • The teacher who stayed late to help students is an everyday hero.
hero

A man orders a hero sandwich at a deli counter.

Noun
  1. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
  2. (Greek mythology) priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her
  3. (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god
  4. Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
  5. someone who fights for a cause
  6. the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
  7. a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
    • RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain

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