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HERO

(noun)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Hero.

How to pronounce hero:

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Hero - as a noun

A person distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

Example: "Raf pilots were the heroes of the battle of britain"

Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hero of alexandriaheron8

The principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem

(greek mythology) priestess of aphrodite who killed herself when her lover leander drowned while trying to swim the hellespont to see her

Someone who fights for a cause

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
champion17fighter14paladin10

(classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god

A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the united states

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bomber12cuban sandwichgrinder9hero sandwichhoagie10hoagy12italian sandwichpoor boysub5submarine13submarine sandwichtorpedo10wedge10zep14

Example Sentences

"He has a hero's welcome wherever he goes."
"Her hero brother saved her from the fire."
"She had a hero instinct and jumped into action."
"The hero cop apprehended the bank robber."
"His hero status earned him a spot on the front page of the newspaper."
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Word Game Points

Is HERO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hero is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HERO has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is HERO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hero is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HERO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is HERO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hero is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HERO has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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