hero
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/
The English word “hero” has 11 meanings listed here.
noun
- Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
- A role model.
- The protagonist in a work of fiction.
- The current player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: villain (“any opponent player”). Not to be confused with hero call (“a weak call against a supposed bluff”).
- A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses.
- The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed, as in food advertising, or with props used in a movie.
- The eye-catching top portion of a web page, sometimes including a hero image; the portion above the fold.
- The standout component of a dish; the part of a dish that should take center stage on the palate.
verb
Etymology
From Middle English heroes, from Old French heroes, from Latin hērōs (“hero”), from Ancient Greek ἥρως (hḗrōs, “demi-god, hero”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to watch over, protect”); if so, related to Latin servo (“protect”). Displaced Middle English heleð, haleð, from Old English hæleþ, hæle.
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