hero

noun heroes · heros

1. Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds. My mom died a hero on duty.
2. A role model.
3. The protagonist in a work of fiction. However, even this great hero of the story is somewhat of a simpleton (when he lets himself be crucially deceived by Peacock Ravana in Vibhisana's shape), and a weakling (when in spite of all his strength he is almost beaten by his own son, one of the rākṣasas)
4. The current player, especially a hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: villain (“any opponent player”). Not to be confused with hero call (“a weak call against a supposed bluff”). Let's discuss how to play if the hero has KK, and there's an ace on board.
5. New York A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses.

   Similar: hero sandwich, more at submarine sandwich

6. attributive The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed, as in food advertising, or with props used in a movie. The preparation of the hero food involves any number of specialized techniques food stylists have developed to deal with the demands of photographing food.
7. The eye-catching top portion of a web page, sometimes including a hero image; the portion above the fold.
8. The standout component of a dish; the part of a dish that should take center stage on the palate.

Similar: the brave, bully, daredevil, good guy, goodie, Hector, hero, knight in shining armor, lion, lionheart, thunderbolt, tiger, white hat, white knight, worthy, wye · Opposite: antihero, coward, villain

verb heroes · heros · heroing · heroeing · heroed

1. informal, intransitive To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist). “I don’t think so.” He grinned hugely, revealing smoker’s teeth and halitosis that would fell a rhino. “I don’t think you want to be heroing off just yet. I don’t think you've had a good time in ages.”
2. transitive To praise or laud.
3. transitive To bring attention to; to highlight; to spotlight.

Similar: sub

proper noun

1. Greek Any of a number of legendary men and women, including the priestess loved by Leander.
2. rare A female given name from Ancient Greek of English-speakers. You hear, Count Claudio: I can be secret as a dumb man; I would have you think so; but on my allegiance mark you this, on my allegiance: he is in love. With who? now that is your Grace's part. Mark how short his answer is: with Hero, Leonato's short daughter.