Star

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑr/

Star (noun)

  1. a bright point of light in the sky at night, like the sun.
  2. a person who is very famous, especially in entertainment or sports.
  3. a shape with five or more points, often used as a symbol.

Examples

  • The star shone brightly in the clear night sky.
  • Stars twinkle above the quiet countryside.

Common collocations: twinkling star, shooting star, starry night, movie star, rising star

Star (verb)

  1. to have the main role in a movie, play, or show.

Examples

  • She stars in the new movie as a detective.
  • The film stars a famous actor, so tickets sell quickly.

Synonyms of Star

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