hero

Everyday

1. A hero is a person who does something very brave or good, especially to help or save others. tree →
2. A hero is the main character in a story, film or play. tree →
3. Your hero is someone you admire very much. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, the hero faces danger and solves the problem; the opposite is the villain. In everyday life, firefighters, nurses, lifeguards and people who help in an emergency are called heroes; a superhero has special powers. In history lessons pupils learn about real heroes. Phrases: a real hero, the hero of the story, hero worship, national hero, unsung hero.

Examples

• The firefighter was a hero for saving the family. tree →
• The hero of the story defeated the dragon. tree →
• My big sister is my hero. tree →
• Superheroes like to fly, but real heroes help others every day. tree →
• The boy became a local hero after he found the lost child. tree →
• Nurses are heroes who look after sick people. tree →
• In the end the hero went home with the treasure. tree →
• What! a hero like Theseus afraid! tree →

Note

Plural: heroes (with -es). Female form is «heroine», but «hero» is now used for anyone. Adjective: heroic. Do not confuse «heroine» (female hero) with «heroin» (a dangerous drug); they sound the same.