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Hero Meaning

A hero is someone admired for brave or good actions.

noun 4 letters easy word
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Hero

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Simple meaning

What does Hero mean?

A hero is someone admired for brave or good actions.

Dictionary definition

A person admired for courage, kindness, helpful actions, or important achievements.

Example sentences

Hero in a sentence

easy

The firefighter was a hero to the town.

medium

In the story, the hero solved the problem by helping others.

hard

A hero does not have to be perfect; many stories show heroes learning from mistakes.

Synonyms

Words like Hero

championSomeone who supports or represents a good cause.
role modelSomeone others look up to.
protectorSomeone who helps keep others safe.
Antonyms

Opposite words

villainA character who causes problems in a story.
cowardSomeone who avoids acting bravely.
opponentSomeone who works against another person or goal.
Word family

Hero word family

Base word

hero

noun

heroes

More than one hero.

adjective

heroic

Showing brave and admirable action.

noun

heroism

Great bravery in action.

Related words
heroic heroism brave kind story courage
Quick practice

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Practice 1

What is a hero?

Practice 2

Which word is often an opposite of hero in stories?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses hero correctly?

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