Star
/stɑː(ɹ)/
Star is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.
“His teacher tells us he is a star pupil.”
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A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.
“What's in the stars for you today? Find out in our horoscope.”
verb
- To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
- To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
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Synonyms
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Origin
From Middle English sterre, from Old English steorra.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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