Hero
noun
Someone who does something brave to help others.
Firefighters are heroes because they risk their lives to save others.
Often appears as...
- unsung hero
- national hero
noun
Main character in a story, play, or movie.
Harry Potter is the hero of the Harry Potter series.
Often appears as...
- tragic hero
- heroic protagonist
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Literary
noun
A person admired for their achievements and noble qualities.
Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero because of his fight for civil rights.
Often appears as...
- fighting hero
- silent hero
noun
In mythology and legend, a hero is a demi-god or god-like being.
Hercules was a hero in ancient Greek mythology.
Often appears as...
- legendary hero
- mythical hero
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Academic
noun
A long bread roll filled with meat, cheese, and often salad.
I'm going to have a turkey and cheese hero for lunch.
Often appears as...
- meatball hero
- chicken hero
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Informal
noun
Someone who does something brave to help others.
Firefighters are heroes because they risk their lives to save others.
Often appears as...
- unsung hero
- national hero
noun
Main character in a story, play, or movie.
Harry Potter is the hero of the Harry Potter series.
Often appears as...
- tragic hero
- heroic protagonist
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A person admired for their achievements and noble qualities.
Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero because of his fight for civil rights.
Often appears as...
- fighting hero
- silent hero
noun
In mythology and legend, a hero is a demi-god or god-like being.
Hercules was a hero in ancient Greek mythology.
Often appears as...
- legendary hero
- mythical hero
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A long bread roll filled with meat, cheese, and often salad.
I'm going to have a turkey and cheese hero for lunch.
Often appears as...
- meatball hero
- chicken hero
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Bravery Act
Use 'hero' to praise someone for courageous actions, especially in emergencies or dangers.
The pilot became a hero after safely landing the plane during a storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Everyday Heroes
Ordinary people doing selfless acts can also be 'heroes', not just in extreme situations.
The volunteer who feeds the homeless every day is a local hero.
Pro Tip 1/2Bravery Act
Use 'hero' to praise someone for courageous actions, especially in emergencies or dangers.
The pilot became a hero after safely landing the plane during a storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Everyday Heroes
Ordinary people doing selfless acts can also be 'heroes', not just in extreme situations.
The volunteer who feeds the homeless every day is a local hero.
Pro Tip 1/2Bravery Act
Use 'hero' to praise someone for courageous actions, especially in emergencies or dangers.
The pilot became a hero after safely landing the plane during a storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Everyday Heroes
Ordinary people doing selfless acts can also be 'heroes', not just in extreme situations.
The volunteer who feeds the homeless every day is a local hero.
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Upgrading management...
meeting hero and do calm doing the same in the meeting space adding structure and feedback loops so we hope we've piqued your curiosity because these ideas are universal we hope that you think about your tools but more importantly think about your thinking because Einstein said that today's problems cannot be
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If superpowers were...
and what unbelievably gratifying way that we have used to express our fantasies is through the invention of superheroes and their superpowers. These days a summer doesn't go by without a comic book hero transforming into a giant to defend a girl next door or fly across a screen to protect the human race
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Larry Smith: Why you...
Look at the worldview you've given yourself. You're a hero no matter what. And I, by suggesting ever so delicately that you might want a great career, must hate children. I don't hate children. I don't kick them. Yes, there was a little kid wandering through this building
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History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
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Why tragedies are...
help us understand the allure. First, the tragic hero should be elevated in rank and ability, but also relatable. Perhaps he is a king, or extraordinary in some other way. But because you and I are neither unusually good nor unusually bad, neither is the hero.
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The truth about bats -...
including mangrove swamps, old-growth forests, and, of course, bat caves. So even though I'm the hero of the story, I do need to be saved. And now that you know the true story about us bats, you can learn how to protect such heroic animals.
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Filming Antarctica's...
these micro cosmic worlds have all the dramas of the jungle or the the plains there there are heroes there are dramas unfolding that are just as remarkable the most exciting thing for me being able to capture the bronicle is
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History vs. Vladimir...
He was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, forever changing the course of one of the world's largest countries. But was he a hero who toppled an oppressive tyranny
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What makes a hero? -...
Call to Adventure. The hero receives a mysterious message. An invitation, a challenge? Assistance The hero needs some help, probably from someone older, wiser. Departure
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Ancient Greece 101 PIPE...
Ancient Greece's artistry, regard for heroes, and democratic rule left a considerable impression on world history. With contributions that lasted for millennia,
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Upgrading management...
meeting hero and do calm doing the same in the meeting space adding structure and feedback loops so we hope we've piqued your curiosity because these ideas are universal we hope that you think about your tools but more importantly think about your thinking because Einstein said that today's problems cannot be
Video examples
If superpowers were...
and what unbelievably gratifying way that we have used to express our fantasies is through the invention of superheroes and their superpowers. These days a summer doesn't go by without a comic book hero transforming into a giant to defend a girl next door or fly across a screen to protect the human race
Video examples
Larry Smith: Why you...
Look at the worldview you've given yourself. You're a hero no matter what. And I, by suggesting ever so delicately that you might want a great career, must hate children. I don't hate children. I don't kick them. Yes, there was a little kid wandering through this building
Video examples
History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
Video examples
Why tragedies are...
help us understand the allure. First, the tragic hero should be elevated in rank and ability, but also relatable. Perhaps he is a king, or extraordinary in some other way. But because you and I are neither unusually good nor unusually bad, neither is the hero.
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
including mangrove swamps, old-growth forests, and, of course, bat caves. So even though I'm the hero of the story, I do need to be saved. And now that you know the true story about us bats, you can learn how to protect such heroic animals.
Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
these micro cosmic worlds have all the dramas of the jungle or the the plains there there are heroes there are dramas unfolding that are just as remarkable the most exciting thing for me being able to capture the bronicle is
Video examples
History vs. Vladimir...
He was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, forever changing the course of one of the world's largest countries. But was he a hero who toppled an oppressive tyranny
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
Call to Adventure. The hero receives a mysterious message. An invitation, a challenge? Assistance The hero needs some help, probably from someone older, wiser. Departure
Video examples
Ancient Greece 101 PIPE...
Ancient Greece's artistry, regard for heroes, and democratic rule left a considerable impression on world history. With contributions that lasted for millennia,
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Quote examples
Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
If you look at the history of our country over the last 100 years, there have been periods where science and research have been celebrated. They were really kind of held up as heroes in society, which encouraged a generation of people to go into these fields.
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Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
I am extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete's record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him.
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Bob Dylan
American Musician
I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Wealth brings great benefits to the world. Rich people are heros.
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John Barth
American Novelist
Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story.
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GG Allin
American Musician
I don't have any influences, any heroes, it's just me.
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Hilary Benn
British Politician
Do I have political heroes? Probably not wise to.
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Graham Greene
British Novelist
The world doesn't make any heroes anymore.
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Rob Van Dam
American Wrestler
I'm a real-life action hero.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
If you look at the history of our country over the last 100 years, there have been periods where science and research have been celebrated. They were really kind of held up as heroes in society, which encouraged a generation of people to go into these fields.
Quote examples
Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
I am extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete's record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him.
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Bob Dylan
American Musician
I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Wealth brings great benefits to the world. Rich people are heros.
Quote examples
John Barth
American Novelist
Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story.
Quote examples
GG Allin
American Musician
I don't have any influences, any heroes, it's just me.
Quote examples
Hilary Benn
British Politician
Do I have political heroes? Probably not wise to.
Quote examples
Graham Greene
British Novelist
The world doesn't make any heroes anymore.
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Rob Van Dam
American Wrestler
I'm a real-life action hero.
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