How do you pronounce hero?

hero is pronounced as /ˈhɪəroʊ/.

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🦸hero

noun

/ˈhɪəroʊ/

hernia heroic

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Meaning

a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities

A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Example Sentences

The firefighter became a hero after saving the child.

Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.

Example Expressions

unsung hero

Synonyms

champion, savior, idol, warrior, legend, brave person, courageous person, protagonist

Entry 1

champion, savior, idol, warrior, legend

Entry 2

champion, brave person, courageous person, protagonist, idol, legend

Antonyms

villain, coward, opponent, enemy, antagonist, adversary

Entry 1

villain, coward

Entry 2

villain, opponent, coward, enemy, antagonist, adversary

Collocations

national hero, war hero, real hero, unsung hero

More Example Sentences

He pretends to be a superhero for fun.

My little cousin pretends to be a superhero.

The national heroes memorial is to the northwest corner of our school.

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