Sekirov Dictionary

hero

UK /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/US /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/

noun 8
verb 3
forms 5
phrases 3

noun8

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a very brave person who does something great or good, often to help others
- My mom died a hero on duty.
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The protagonist in a work of fiction.
- Satan is wrongly called the hero of Paradise Lost. He is really the villain-hero or the counter-hero — 1992
A role model.
A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses.
The standout component of a dish; the part of a dish that should take center stage on the palate.
The eye-catching top portion of a web page, sometimes including a hero image; the portion above the fold.
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[before a noun] The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed, as in food advertising, or with props used in a movie.
- The preparation of the hero food involves any number of specialized techniques food stylists have developed to deal with the demands of photographing food. — 2003
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The current player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: villain (“any opponent player”). Not to be confused with hero call (“a weak call against a supposed bluff”).
- Let's discuss how to play if the hero has KK, and there's an ace on board.

verb3

(informal) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
To bring attention to; to highlight; to spotlight.
To praise or laud.

forms

heroed · heroeing · heroing · heroes · heros

Phrases with hero

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