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Meaning
Noun
●
In People & Sandwiches:
Somebody who
possesses
great
bravery
and
carries out
extraordinary
or
noble
deeds.
●
A role model.
●
In Sandwiches:
The
protagonist
in a work of fiction.
●
In Poker & Sandwiches:
The current
player
, especially an
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”).
●
In American English & Sandwiches:
A large
sandwich
made from
meats
and
cheeses
; a
hero
sandwich
.
●
In Film, Photography & Sandwiches:
The product
chosen
from several
candidates
to be
photographed
,
as in
food
advertising
, or with
props
used in a movie.
●
In Web design:
The
eye-catching
top
portion
of a
web page
, sometimes including a
hero image
; the
portion
above the fold.
Name
●
Any of
a number of
legendary
men
and women, including the
priestess
loved
by Leander.
●
A
female
given name
from Ancient Greek of English-speakers.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Synonyms
Bully
Daredevil
Goodie
Hero
Lion
Lionheart
Thunderbolt
Tiger
Worthy
Wye
Sub
Submarine
Demigod
Face
Good Guy
White Hat
White Knight
Knight In Shining Armor
More
Antonyms
Antihero
Coward
Villain
Related
Champion
Warrior
Character
Legend
Protagonist
Villain
Patriot
Savior
Soldier
Man
Fighter
Idol
Leader
Martyr
Knight
Saint
Genius
King
Story
God
Monster
Woman
Star
Prince
Friend
Batman
Father
Baddie
Boy
Dictator
Writer
Poet
Movie
Person
Tale
Narrator
Beast
Captain
Murderer
Guy
Lover
Player
Beowulf
Girl
Creature
Traitor
Spellcaster
Superman
Ruler
Dragon
Enemy
Freedom Fighter
Role Model
Good Guy
Bad Guy
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Rhymes
0
Hero
Zero
Gyro
Nero
Guiro
Bureau
Subzero
Shapiro
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