Hero Definition
hero
noun
- a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; "RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain"
- the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
- someone who fights for a cause
- Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
- (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god
- (Greek mythology) priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her
- 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
"Hero" in song lyrics
See how hero is used in real songs:
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"Play rotten slum chain, local street hero"
3rd Bass — Product of the Environment -
"The Villain was thumpin' off like a hero"
Above the Law f/ N.W.A. — The Last Song -
"Behold how Blob, will blab a rap, or a hero"
Afu-Ra f/ Don Parmazhane, The Blob — Sacred Wars
Words that rhyme with hero
Usage tips for "hero"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hero" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hero to find words that pair well.