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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: |
any of a vast number of heavenly bodies that give out great heat and light and can be visible from earth as points of light in the night sky.
It was a clear night and we could see many stars.
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| definition 2: |
a design with five or six points that emerge from a center.
The American flag has stars and stripes.
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| definition 3: |
a performer or athlete who is considered to be outstanding.
She is a movie star.- antonyms:
- nobody
- similar words:
- ace, great
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| definition 4: |
one who has a leading role in a play or movie.
My favorite actor was the star of the show. |
| related words: |
actor, celebrity, center, hero, lead, personality, principal, world |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stars, starring, starred |
| definition 1: |
to present in a main role in a film or play.
That TV show stars a new actor. |
| definition 2: |
to mark with a star or stars.
The teacher starred the correct answers on my test. |
| definition 3: |
to perform the lead or be the star in a play or film.
Tonight I will star in the opening of our school play. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
standing out from all the rest due to superiority.
He was a star athlete in high school and went on to play professional baseball.- synonyms:
- exceptional, outstanding
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| derivation: |
starless (adj.) |
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