A2noun 1K

Hero

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhɪərəʊ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhɪrəʊ/"]/

Meaning of Hero

a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good

In simple words: A person who is admired for their courage or noble qualities.

Hero in a sentence

• Everyone admires the hero for his bravery during the rescue.
• In the movie, the hero overcomes incredible odds to save the day.
• Some people believe that true heroes are those who help others every day.
• He dreams of being a hero like the ones in comic books.
• The hero of the story teaches everyone a valuable lesson.

How to use Hero

Use 'hero' for characters in stories or real-life individuals who do brave or good things. Not used for someone who is famous for entertainment purposes.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'hero' - sounds like 'here oh!' when someone does something amazing.

Related words

Collocations with Hero

• big
• great
• genuine
• be hailed (as)
• become
• make somebody into
• battle
• fight
• rescue somebody
• status
• figure
• worship
• hero to
• be no hero
• give somebody a hero’s welcome
• receive a hero’s welcome
• big
• great
• genuine
• be hailed (as)
• become
• make somebody into
• battle
• fight
• rescue somebody
• status
• figure
• worship
• hero to
• be no hero
• give somebody a hero’s welcome
• receive a hero’s welcome
• big
• great
• genuine
• be hailed (as)
• become
• make somebody into
• battle
• fight
• rescue somebody
• status
• figure
• worship
• hero to
• be no hero
• give somebody a hero’s welcome
• receive a hero’s welcome

Synonyms for Hero

• savior
• brave person
• champion
• defender
• icon

Opposites of Hero

• villain
• coward

Common mistakes with Hero

• Confused with 'heroine' which refers specifically to a female hero.
• Using 'hero' for just any famous person, rather than someone who shows bravery.
• Mistakenly using 'heroes' in singular contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Hero

What does Hero mean?

A person who is admired for their courage or noble qualities.

What is the definition of Hero?

a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good

How do you use Hero in a sentence?

Everyone admires the hero for his bravery during the rescue.

Can you give another example of Hero?

In the movie, the hero overcomes incredible odds to save the day.

What are synonyms for Hero?

Common alternatives include savior, brave person, champion, defender, icon.

What is the opposite of Hero?

Opposite meanings include villain, coward.

What words go with Hero?

It commonly pairs with big, great, genuine, be hailed (as), become, make somebody into, battle, fight, rescue somebody, status, figure, worship, hero to, be no hero, give somebody a hero’s welcome, receive a hero’s welcome, big, great, genuine, be hailed (as), become, make somebody into, battle, fight, rescue somebody, status, figure, worship, hero to, be no hero, give somebody a hero’s welcome, receive a hero’s welcome, big, great, genuine, be hailed (as), become, make somebody into, battle, fight, rescue somebody, status, figure, worship, hero to, be no hero, give somebody a hero’s welcome, receive a hero’s welcome.

What are common mistakes when using Hero?

Confused with 'heroine' which refers specifically to a female hero. Using 'hero' for just any famous person, rather than someone who shows bravery. Mistakenly using 'heroes' in singular contexts.

How do you pronounce Hero?

US: /["/ˈhɪrəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhɪərəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hero?

Use 'hero' for characters in stories or real-life individuals who do brave or good things. Not used for someone who is famous for entertainment purposes.

What CEFR level is Hero?

"Hero" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.