American Dictionary
Definition hero in American English
hero
noun
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[countable]
noun
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
/ˈhɪroʊ/
1
someone who has done something brave, for example saving a person's life or risking their own life
Example
a war hero
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1.1
someone who you admire for their intelligence, abilities, or personal qualities
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