Definitions
1.NounSomebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds."My mom died a hero on duty."
2.NounA role model.
3.NounThe protagonist in a work of fiction.
4.NounThe 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.NounA large sandwich made from meats and cheeses.
6.NounThe product chosen from several candidates to be photographed, as in food advertising, or with props used in a movie.
7.NounThe eye-catching top portion of a web page, sometimes including a hero image; the portion above the fold.
8.NounThe standout component of a dish; the part of a dish that should take center stage on the palate.
9.VerbTo act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
10.VerbTo praise or laud.
11.VerbTo bring attention to; to highlight; to spotlight.
12.Verb↑ The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition (2000)
13.Verb↑ Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition (1999)
14.Verb1 2 “hero”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.