Words / B1

HEERR-oh/ˈhɪərəʊ/

A hero is a person admired for doing something brave or good: a war hero; a local hero; the hero of the story. Heroine is the traditional female form, though hero is now often used for any gender. A celebrity is famous, not necessarily brave; a champion has won a contest. Heroic is the adjective. Superhero is for comics. Plural: heroes (not heros). Do not call someone a hero only because they are popular.

Meaning

A person who is admired for doing something brave or good.

Examples

• “The firefighter was a hero after the rescue.”
• “The hero of the novel is a quiet village teacher.”
• “She is a hero to many young players.”

Good to know

a war / local hero. hero of the story. Adjective: heroic. Plural: heroes. Famous only: celebrity. Traditional female: heroine.

Near in meaning

champion

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