Hero
Meaning
A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Pronunciation
UK ˈhɪərəʊ
US ˈhɪroʊ
Example Sentences
- Perhaps the most powerful advertising words in history come from the poetic pen of Chairman [Mao]: "Until you reach the Great Wall, you're no hero.".
- The Ancient Greeks credit the mythological hero [Aristaeus], who discovered feta cheese, which is still widely used in Greek cuisine.
- Do you have a favorite movie hero?
- A hero often protects other people.
- Sometimes a hero must make a hard choice.
- Good friends often help the hero win.
- In the end, the hero saves everyone.
- Others show a hero losing a friend.
Learn Hero in Context
Movies That Make Us CryHave you ever cried while watching a movie? Many movies are made to touch our hearts. Some movies show a sad goodbye. Others show a hero losing a friend. Sad music plays softly at these moments. We fe...Read story 
Movies About Brave HeroesDo you have a favorite movie hero? Heroes face big problems in every movie. They never give up, even when scared. A hero often protects other people. Some heroes have amazing super powers. Other heroe...Read story
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