star

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star is part of the Basic English 850.

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /stɑ:/
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[change] Noun

Singular star

Plural stars

1. A bright thing in the sky at night.

   Stars seem little, but they are big and far away.

2. A picture of a shape with five or six sharp ends.

   My teacher put a gold star on my test.

3. A celebrity

   Brad Pitt is a popular star.

[change] Verb

Plain form star

Third-person singular stars

Past tense starred

Past participle starred

Present participle starring

1. To be the lead performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment show.
2. To mark with a star or asterisk.