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The firefighter was a hero to the town.
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
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.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What is a hero?
A hero is admired for courage, kindness, or helpful actions.
Practice 2
Which word is often an opposite of hero in stories?
A villain often causes problems, while a hero helps solve them.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hero correctly?
Hero fits a sentence about someone doing brave or helpful actions.
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Hero
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heer · oh · strongest beat: heer
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WordHero.
Partnoun.
MeaningHero means A hero is someone admired for brave or good actions.
ExampleExample: The firefighter was a hero to the town.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- heer · oh
- Strongest beat
- heer
- Ending
- oh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on heer.
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Synonyms
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Hint for students
A hero is someone admired for brave or good actions.
Common mix-up
Hero is not the same as villain. Hero means a hero is someone admired for brave or good actions.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: In the story, the hero solved the problem by helping others. Clue words: story, solved, problem. Underline clue words that show why hero fits instead of villain. Now write one new sentence that shows hero without using the word hero. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show hero?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In the story, the hero solved the problem by helping others." Why does hero fit better than villain?
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