Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with hero in American Collocation
hero
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
popular or famous
He is one of our most popular sporting heroes.
real
Real heroes are often ordinary people you would never expect to have extraordinary qualities.
forgotten or not known about
Community leaders are the unsung heroes in youth groups that inspire young people to believe in themselves.
unexpected
In some ways, he seems an unlikely hero.
not willing
Ned is the kind of bewildered, reluctant hero who’s rather be sitting at home with a book.
in a country or area
Now a national hero, Horatio was showered with honours.
dead
Cenotaphs to fallen heroes sprang up in every town square and village green.
brave
We took photos of our intrepid heroes before they set off on the climb.
winning
He entered the town like a conquering hero.
in a particular activity
Muhammed Ali is my favourite sporting hero.
from childhood
I finally got the chance to meet my boyhood hero.
consider or treat someone a hero
The victorious Alexander is hailed a hero on his return.
become a hero
Donovan soon became a hero of the hippy generation
copy a hero
The world turned its back on them when they tried to emulate their heroes.
honour a hero
The awards are to honour these unsung heroes.