Hero (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who fights for a cause.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Heron of Alexandria was a true hero of ancient Greek mathematics, making significant contributions to the field of geometry.
- The hero of the story was not a warrior, but a mathematician who used his knowledge to create innovative machines.
- In the eyes of his students, Heron was a hero who had unlocked the secrets of the universe through his groundbreaking work.
- The ancient Greek mathematician was hailed as a hero for his ingenious solutions to complex problems.
- Heron's work on the formula for the area of a triangle made him a hero to mathematicians and engineers for centuries to come.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
The principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The hero of the novel, Jack, embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the city of New York.
- In the tragic play, the hero's flaws ultimately lead to his downfall, evoking feelings of sorrow in the audience.
- The hero of the movie, a brilliant scientist, discovers a cure for the deadly virus threatening the world.
- Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem, faces numerous challenges on his journey home after the Trojan War.
- The hero of the romance novel is a brooding and handsome duke who captures the heart of the beautiful protagonist.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
(classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Perseus, the hero of ancient Greek mythology, beheaded the snake-haired Medusa and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus.
- The hero Hercules was tasked with completing the Twelve Labors set by King Eurystheus, which included slaying the Nemean Lion and capturing the Erymanthian Boar.
- Theseus, the hero of Athens, defeated the Minotaur in the Labyrinth and escaped with the help of Ariadne's thread.
- Orpheus, the legendary hero and musician, journeyed to the Underworld to reclaim his beloved wife Eurydice after her untimely death.
- Jason, the hero of the Golden Fleece, led the Argonauts on a perilous quest to retrieve the fleece and reclaim his rightful throne.
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Meaning 5
A man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; "RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The firefighter who rescued the family from the burning building was hailed as a hero for his bravery.
- He's not just a hero in my eyes, but in the eyes of the entire community for his selfless work with underprivileged children.
- The legendary hero of the novel embarks on a perilous journey to save the kingdom from the evil sorcerer.
- She became a hero to many women when she stood up against the corrupt politician and exposed his wrongdoings.
- The soldier who lost his life saving his comrades was honored as a hero in a special ceremony attended by his family and fellow soldiers.
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Meaning 6
(Greek mythology) priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Meaning 7
A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The deli counter was famous for its massive hero sandwiches, piled high with turkey, ham, and provolone cheese.
- In New York City, a hero sandwich typically consists of salami, ham, and mozzarella, served on a crusty sub roll.
- She ordered a hero at the Italian deli, loaded with pepperoni, sausage, and melted mozzarella.
- The restaurant's menu featured a variety of hero sandwiches, including a classic Italian sub and a turkey club hero.
- At the ballpark, he grabbed a giant hero sandwich from the concession stand, filled with roast beef, cheddar cheese, and horseradish sauce.
Synonyms
- Submarine Sandwich
- Zep
- Hero Sandwich
- Sub
- Submarine
- Bomber
- Hoagy
- Poor Boy
- Hoagie
- Grinder
- Italian Sandwich
- Torpedo
- Cuban Sandwich
- Wedge