hero

CEFRA2

/ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A brave person admired for great achievements or helpful actions.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A role model.

Examples

  • No man is a hero to his valet.

  • The brave firefighter was hailed as a hero by the community.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈhiɹ.oʊ/
  • /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The protagonist in a work of fiction.

  2. Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.

  3. 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”).

More examples

In context

  • He is an unsung hero.

  • Let's discuss how to play if the hero has KK, and there's an ace on board.

  • My mom died a hero on duty.

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Antonyms

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Origin

noun

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”); if so, related to Latin servo (“protect”). Displaced Middle English heleð, haleð, from Old English hæleþ, hæle.