hero
/ˈhɛɹ.oʊ/
noun/ˈhɛɹ.oʊ/
/ˈhiɹ.oʊ/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
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Meaning 2 · noun
A role model.
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Meaning 3 · noun
The protagonist in a work of fiction.
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Meaning 4 · noun
The current player, especially an hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: villain. Not to be confused with hero call.
“Let's discuss how to play if the hero has KK, and there's an ace on board.”
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Meaning 5 · noun
A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses; a hero sandwich.
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Meaning 6 · noun
(food styling) The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed.
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Meaning 7 · noun
The eye-catching top portion of a web page, sometimes including a hero image; the portion above the fold.
How this word is used
- Everyday “Let's discuss how to play if the hero has KK, and there's an ace on board.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “hero” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “hero” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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