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Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: a person admired or idolized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Example Sentence 1: The brave firefighter who saved the child from the burning building is hailed as a hero among his colleagues.

Example Sentence 2: Rosa Parks, the civil rights activist, is considered a hero for her role in the fight against racial discrimination.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 2: in mythology and folklore, a person of superhuman qualities and often divine or semi-divine status.

Example Sentence 1: Hercules is one of the most famous heroes of Greek mythology.

Example Sentence 2: In fairy tales, the hero often embarks on a quest to defeat the evil villain and save the kingdom.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: describing something or someone that is regarded as exceptional.

Example Sentence 1: The local bakery is known for its hero sandwiches, filled with fresh ingredients and delicious flavors.

Example Sentence 2: The heroe deed of rescuing the stranded hiker from the mountain peak earned the climber a place in the history books.