star
Pronunciation
/stɑr/

Definition & Meaning of "star"in English

Star
01

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

star definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
stars
Examples
I looked up at the night sky and saw a shooting star.
1.1

any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

02

a shape with five or more points, representing a star in the sky

star definition and meaning
Examples
She drew a cute little star on the top corner of her paper.
2.1

the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

03

a star-shaped character * used in printing

star definition and meaning
04

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

4.1

the chief actor or performer in a motion picture, play, TV or radio program, etc.

star definition and meaning
Examples
She became a star after her role in the hit movie.
4.2

a famous and popular performer, artist, etc.

star definition and meaning
Examples
The actor became a star after his breakout role in the movie.
05

used to praise someone who has done something kind, helpful, brave, or impressive

Informal
Examples
Thanks for fixing the computer – you 're a star!
to star
01

to act as a main character in a play, movie, etc.

Intransitive: to star in a movie or show
to star definition and meaning
Examples
He starred in a critically acclaimed play at the local theater.
02

to highlight or draw attention to something by marking it with an asterisk

Transitive: to star sth
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
star
3rd person singular
stars
Past simple
starred
Past participle
starred
Examples
The teacher asked us to star the important points in the text.
03

to feature someone as the main actor or performer in a movie, play, or show

Transitive: to star an actor or actress
Examples
The film stars a famous actor known for his action roles.
01

indicating the most important performer or role

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
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