Words that rhyme with hero

Hero is a 2-syllable word with 41 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are antihero, biro, gyro. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of hero

noun
  1. a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; "RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain"
  2. the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
  3. someone who fights for a cause

Examples of "hero" in lyrics

See how hero is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

antihero
a protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine)
au
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element
biro
a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper
gyro
a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread rotating mechanism in the form of a
zero
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "hero" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like antihero, biro, gyro create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "hero" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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