Meaning & use
hero
A person admired for courage, noble qualities, or outstanding achievements.
See it in a sentence
Firefighters were hailed as heroes after rescuing the family from the flames.
Her grandmother has always been her hero and role model.
A note on using this word
"Hero" also names the main character of a story, a sense distinct from someone admired for real-life bravery.
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