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star
- pronunciation:
- star
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, adjective
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any of a vast number of celestial bodies other than the moon visible from earth as points of light in the night sky.
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| definition 2: |
a design with five or six points radiating outward from a center.
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| definition 3: |
something having such a design or form.
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| definition 4: |
a performer or athlete who is considered to be outstanding, esp. one who has gained fame among the public.
She was a star on her high school volleyball team.He dreamed of becoming a movie star.- antonyms:
- nobody
- similar words:
- ace, great
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| definition 5: |
one who has a leading role in a play or movie.
- antonyms:
- extra
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| definition 6: |
(usu. pl.) in astrology, a planet or arrangement of planets thought to have an impact on one's destiny.
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| related words: |
actor, celebrity, center, globe, hero, lead, leader, name, personality, phenomenon, principal, toast, world |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
starred, starring, stars |
| definition 1: |
to feature (a performer) in a film or theatrical production.
- similar words:
- feature
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| definition 2: |
to decorate or mark with a star or stars.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to give an outstanding performance.
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| definition 2: |
to perform the lead or be the star in a play, film, or the like.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
standing out from all the rest due to superiority.
a star atheletea star reporter- synonyms:
- exceptional, outstanding
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| derivation: |
starless (adj.) |
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