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Definition of hero - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
admirable individualperson admired for courage or noble qualities
- The firefighter was hailed as a hero for saving the child..
2.
protagonistmain character in a story or play
- The hero of the novel faced many challenges.
3.
web designTECH. US eye-catching top portion of a webpageTECH. US
- The hero section grabbed the user's attention.
4.
- He ordered a hero with extra cheese and vegetables..
5.
mythologyRare mythical being with great strength and courageRare
- Hercules is a well-known hero in mythology.
Images of hero
eye-catching top portion of a webpage 
sandwich made with a long roll
Expressions with hero
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warm greeting for someone returning after success
The soldier got a hero's welcome when he came back home.
person admired by a small, devoted group
The indie musician became a cult hero among fans.
person doing great deeds without recognition
She was the unsung hero of the project, working tirelessly.
scene emphasizing the main character dramatically
The movie opened with a hero shot of the protagonist.
given great admiration and respect
After saving the child, he was treated like a hero by everyone.
die while performing a brave act
He chose to die a hero in the battle.
person celebrated for a recent achievement
After saving the cat, he was the hero of the hour.
achieving great success from a humble beginning
The startup went from zero to hero in just two years.
greet someone with great excitement and respect
The team gave a hero's welcome to their captain.
be honored and celebrated upon arrival
The astronaut received a hero's welcome after returning from space.
main character known for bravery and physical feats
The movie's action hero saved the city from disaster.
football player admired for skill or success
Tom is considered a football hero in his hometown.
person admired for positive impact in a community
The firefighter was hailed as a local hero.
person celebrated for brave acts in a war
The town built a statue to honor the local war hero..
person celebrated for notable actions on a specific day
She was the hero of the day for saving the cat.
person who bravely intervenes in emergencies
The have-a-go-hero stopped the thief from escaping.
person who admires someone excessively
She is a hero worshiper of the famous singer.
treated with excessive admiration
The hero-worshipped leader was seen as infallible by his followers.
extreme admiration and love for a hero
Her hero-worshipping of the singer was overwhelming.
journey or mission undertaken by a hero
The hero's quest took him across dangerous lands.
person who does not have heroic qualities
The story focuses on a non-hero who avoids danger.
shown as a brave and noble person
The firefighter was portrayed as a hero in the news article.
person admired for fighting for working-class rights
He was considered a working-class hero for his efforts in labor unions.
change from bad to good, improve fortunes greatly
He went from zero to hero after winning the championship!
Origin of hero
Greek, hērōs (protector)
Terms with hero included in their meaning
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story
hero or protagonist in a story
hero worship
someone or something highly revered or admired
literature
person or character in a story identified as a hero
heroic poetry
long narrative poem about a hero's deeds
hero
person who rescues from danger or trouble
romantic hero
idealized hero who provides help
fictional characters
account of how a character became a hero or villain
myth hero
lesser deity with some divine powers
comics hero
superhero character in comics
hero figure
person who shows no fear
mythology
very great physical power or force like a hero
literary genre
related to prose fiction with a roguish, appealing hero
noble hero
brave and chivalrous man devoted to a cause
abr: Hercules
name of a very strong hero in old stories
literature
hero or good character in a story
legendary hero
Burgundian hero of Germanic legend
hero pet
the dog of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey
Greek mythology
ancient Greek colony on the Dardanelles known for Hero and Leander
Greek mythology
Greek hero of the Trojan War
Greek mythology
mythical Greek hero in search of the Golden Fleece
story plot
plot device where a hero faces a deadly situation
literature
long narrative poem about a hero's deeds
wrestling
change from villain to hero in wrestling
legend
famous cave in Scotland named after a legendary hero
Examples of hero in a sentence
She became a hero after donating her kidney. In the film, the hero saves the city from disaster. Every child dreams of being a hero in their own story. The hero image was stunning on the homepage. Designers focused on creating an engaging hero. She packed a hero for lunch.
The deli is famous for its Italian hero. Achilles was a hero in Greek mythology. The hero's journey is a common theme in stories.
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- French:héros, protagoniste, ...
- German:Held, Protagonist, ...
- Italian:eroe, protagonista, ...
- Spanish:héroe, protagonista, ...
- Portuguese:herói, protagonista, ...
- Chinese:英雄, 主角, ...
- Japanese:ヒーロー, 主人公, ...
- Arabic:بَطَل, شَخْصِيَّة رَئِيسِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:גִּבּוֹר, הִירוֹ, ...
- Russian:герой, главный герой, ...
- Ukrainian:герой, головний герой, ...
- Hindi:वीर, मुख्य पात्र, ...
Definition of heroine - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
main characterfemale protagonist in a story or movie
- She admired the heroine for her courage and wit..
2.
couragefemale admired for bravery or achievements
- She became a national heroine after saving the children.
Expressions with heroine
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female protagonist in a tragedy who faces sorrow or disaster
The tragic heroine in the play faced her destiny with courage..
Origin of heroine
Greek, hērōinē (female hero)
Examples of heroine in a sentence
In the film, the heroine faced many challenges. The firefighter was hailed as a heroine for her bravery. In the novel, the heroine overcomes great odds to succeed.
View all translations of heroine
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- French:héroïne, ...
- German:Heldin, ...
- Italian:eroina, ...
- Spanish:heroína, ...
- Portuguese:heroína, ...
- Chinese:女主角, 女英雄, ...
- Japanese:ヒロイン, 英雄, ...
- Arabic:بَطَلَة, امرأة شجاعة, ...
- Hebrew:גִּיבּוֹרָה, גִּיבּוֹרָה, ...
- Russian:героиня, ...
- Ukrainian:героїня, ...
- Hindi:नायिका, वीरांगना, ...
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