hero


Definition: Meaning of, hero in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhɪərəʊ /

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  1. a man who is admired for doing something extremely brave [↪  heroine]
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  2. the man or boy who is the main character in a book, film, play etc [↪  heroine]
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  3. a man who is admired very much for a particular skill or quality [↪  heroine]
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  4. American English a long thin SANDWICH filled with meat, cheese etc
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Hero


Definition: Meaning of, Hero in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhɪərəʊ /

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  1. first century greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices
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  2. Greek mythology priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her
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Hero used in phrases

  • Hero of Alexandria (noun)
    1. first century greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices
  • folk hero (noun)
    1. someone who people in a particular place admire very much because of something they have done
  • football hero (noun)
    1. a football player who has achieved a reputation for success
  • hero cookie (noun)
    1. a cookie given to a hero or heroine, or someone who has done something that none or few were able to do before; sometimes offered sarcastically
  • hero sandwich (noun)
    1. and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese ; different names are used in different sections of the United States
  • hero worship (noun)
    1. great admiration for someone who is thought to be very brave, good, skilful etc - often used to show disapproval
  • hero worshiper (noun)
    1. someone who worships heroes
  • hero worshipper (noun)
    1. someone who worships heroes
  • hero-worship (verb)
    1. love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
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