hero

noun
UK: /ˈhɪərəʊ/
US: /ˈhɪroʊ/

  1. A person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great.

    1. The hero saved the cat. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is a local hero for her work in the community after the flood. [ ] [ ]

  2. The main male character in a story, film, or play.

    1. He played the hero in the film. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hero of the novel is a complex and fascinating character indeed. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

champion star idol legend protagonist savior
hero transitive-verb

  1. To treat someone as a hero; to admire or celebrate someone excessively.

    1. Fans heroed the team. [ ] [ ]
    2. The media heroed the astronaut after his successful mission to Mars. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hero" in English means: A person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great., The main male character in a story, film, or play..

The phonetic transcription of "hero" is /ˈhɪərəʊ/ in British English and /ˈhɪroʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hero": champion, star, idol, legend, protagonist, savior.

Example usage of "hero": "The hero saved the cat.". More examples on the page.