star

/stˈɑː/

/ˈstɑɹ/

[noun] [verb] [adjective]

Star

[NOUN]

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

1.1

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

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

2.1

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

synonyms : star topology

a star-shaped character * used in printing

synonyms : asterisk

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

synonyms : ace

4.1

a famous and popular performer, artist, etc.

synonyms : headliner

4.2

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

synonyms : lead

principal

to star

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

mark with an asterisk

synonyms : asterisk

feature as the star

star

[ADJECTIVE]

indicating the most important performer or role

synonyms : leading(p)

Examples

1. The children cut out stars from colored paper for the craft project.

2. The stars shine like diamonds in the night sky.

3. The stars twinkled brightly in the dark night sky.

4. The flag of the country had a star in the center.

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