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Moderatestar
The correct spelling is star.
How to pronounce star
/stɑː(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /stɑː(ɹ)/
Say it like: Sta-r
The correct spelling is star. Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots. For example: "Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party."
Usage Examples
“Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party.”
“His teacher tells us he is a star pupil.”
“What's in the stars for you today? Find out in our horoscope.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.
- 2.A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.
- 3.A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.
- 4.An actor in a leading role.
- 5.An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.
verb
- 1.To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
- 2.To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
- 3.To mark with a star or asterisk.
- 4.To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.
- 5.To shine like a star.
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