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hero

Yes, a hero is a kind of sandwich. But a hero is usually the main character in a story or adventure, or a person who has shown unusual bravery or courage — or both.

Spiderman is the hero of the comic series: he's the central character, but he also tries to be heroic by saving people from danger. But it's possible to be the hero, even if you're not "heroic." In other words, not all main characters are brave or courageous, but almost all main characters could be called the heroes of their story. It's also possible to be someone's personal hero, for stepping in and lending a hand when it's most needed. I had a teacher in high school who was my hero, because she taught me how to like myself.

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: hero

1
n
someone who fights for a cause
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n
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
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: hero
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n someone who fights for a cause

Synonyms:
champion, fighter, paladin
Type of:
defender, guardian, protector, shielder
a person who cares for persons or property

n a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

“RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain”
Examples:
Arminius
German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)
Job
a Jewish hero in the Old Testament who maintained his faith in God in spite of afflictions that tested him
Type of:
leader
a person who rules or guides or inspires others

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

Type of:
mythical being
an imaginary being of myth or fable

n the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem

Type of:
character, part, persona, role, theatrical role
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
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n 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:
Cuban sandwich, Italian sandwich, bomber, grinder, hero sandwich, hoagie, hoagy, poor boy, sub, submarine, submarine sandwich, torpedo, wedge, zep
Type of:
sandwich
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
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