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Synonyms for hero

Grammar : Noun
Spell : heer-oh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɪər oʊ

Définition of hero

Origin :
  • late 14c., "man of superhuman strength or physical courage," from Latin heros "hero," from Greek heros "demi-god" (a variant singular of which was heroe), originally "defender, protector," from PIE root *ser- "to watch over, protect" (cf. Latin servare "to save, deliver, preserve, protect;" see observe). Meaning "man who exhibits great bravery" in any course of action is from 1660s. Sense of "chief male character in a play, story, etc." first recorded 1690s. First record of hero-worship is from 1774.
  • noun submarine sandwich
Example sentences :
  • "It makes no difference to you where I got it," said our hero, returning the money to his pocket.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Our hero listened with modest pleasure while it was being read.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Our hero, though strong-armed, had hard work to keep up with him.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • In spite of the wound he seized the musket and forcibly wrested it from our hero.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He thought that our hero was about to beg to be taken back into his employ.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "Captain Haley knows very well the falsehood of what he says," said our hero, calmly.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He accordingly approached our hero, and tapped him on the shoulder.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He quickened his steps, and was soon at the side of our hero.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He looked at his hero, and then he looked into his mind and saw the picture of Sally.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Hero is a "wench o' the Bankside," and Leander swims across the Thames to her.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

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