Synonyms for
Hero
Definition
a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
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Common collocations
- real hero
- everyday hero
- local hero
- hero worship
- hero of the hour
- hero complex
- hero sandwich
Word family
Usage note
While 'hero' often refers to someone with extraordinary bravery, it can also describe someone admired for their achievements or noble qualities. Be mindful of the context, as 'hero' can sometimes be used ironically.
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Example sentences
- The superhero is a hero because he saves people from danger.
- My mom is a hero because she helps people at the hospital.
- The firefighter is a hero because he puts out fires and saves people.
- My teacher is a hero because she teaches me new things every day.
- The soldier is a hero because he fights for his country and protects people.
Quotes
A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. - Joseph Campbell
True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. - Arthur Ashe
A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. - Ralph Waldo Emerson