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- pronunciation:
- star
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
things that we usually see as points of light in the night sky. A star gives off great heat and light.
The sun is a star. When can see it during the day because it is near to Earth. Other stars are very far away.
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| definition 2: |
a design with five or six points.
The American flag has stars and stripes.
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| definition 3: |
a person who is famous or great in the area of entertainment or sports.
She is a movie star. |
| related words: |
actor, center, hero |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stars, starring, starred |
| definition: |
to perform the main part in a play or movie.
My favorite actor is starring in the new movie. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
being much better than others; excellent.
He is a star athlete.- synonyms:
- outstanding
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| derivation: |
starless (adj.) |
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