star
🇺🇸
/stɑːr/
🇬🇧
/stɑː(r)/
noun
A1
A luminous celestial body, like our sun, that we see at night.
The sky was filled with countless stars, each one twinkling like a tiny light.
A2
A shape with five or six points, often used as a symbol or decoration.
She drew a star on the blackboard to mark the correct answer.
A2
A rating system used for quality, like in hotels or restaurants.
This hotel has a five-star rating, which means it's very luxurious.
A1
A famous person in a field, like music or sports.
He became a basketball star after leading his team to victory.
A1
The main actor or actress in a movie or play.
She was the star of the show, with everyone else supporting her performance.
R
The most outstanding or successful person or thing in a group.
He was the star of the team, scoring the most goals this season.
R
A term of endearment or gratitude, often used to thank someone.
You found my keys? You're a star!
R
A prediction of someone's future based on astrology.
I read my star predictions every week to see what's in store for me.
intransitive verb
A2
To be the main actor or actress in a film or play.
He is set to star in the upcoming romantic comedy.
A2
To feature a famous person as the main actor in a film or play.
The new movie stars Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.
R
To mark something with an asterisk to draw attention.
The important dates in the calendar are starred.
translation
A luminous celestial body, like our sun, that we see at night.; A shape with five or six points, often used as a symbol or decoration.; A rating system used for quality, like in hotels or restaurants.; A famous person in a field, like music or sports.; The main actor or actress in a movie or play.; The most outstanding or successful person or thing in a group.; A term of endearment or gratitude, often used to thank someone.; A prediction of someone's future based on astrology.
To be the main actor or actress in a film or play.; To feature a famous person as the main actor in a film or play.; To mark something with an asterisk to draw attention.
Word Forms
3rd Present
stars
Past
starred
Perfect
starred
Progressive
starring
Plural
stars