A1noun 1K

Star

🇬🇧 UK /["/stɑː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/stɑːr/"]/

Meaning of Star

a large ball of burning gas in space that we see as a point of light in the sky at night

In simple words: A large, bright object in the sky at night.

Star in a sentence

• The star in the sky is shining brightly.
• Many people dream of becoming a movie star.
• She is the star player on her soccer team.

How to use Star

Use 'star' when referring to celestial bodies or famous people. In formal contexts, clarify the type of star (e.g., astronomical vs. celebrity). Not suitable for technical scientific discussions without specifications.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'star' as shining brightly, like a star at night.

Related words

Collocations with Star

• bright
• brilliant
• faint
• cluster
• canopy
• look up at
• be out
• shine
• twinkle
• cluster
• under the stars
• the brightness of a star
• the density of a star
• the luminosity of a star
• big
• big-name
• major
• array
• galaxy
• host
• make somebody
• quality
• status
• power
• star of
• big
• big-name
• major
• array
• galaxy
• host
• make somebody
• quality
• status
• power
• star of

Synonyms for Star

• celestial body
• celebrity
• superstar
• icon

Opposites of Star

• black hole
• night

Common mistakes with Star

• Confused with 'stare' — similar sound, different meaning.
• Using 'star' as a verb incorrectly in contexts not related to performance.
• Mixing up 'star' with 'asteroid' or 'planet'.

Frequently asked questions about Star

What does Star mean?

A large, bright object in the sky at night.

What is the definition of Star?

a large ball of burning gas in space that we see as a point of light in the sky at night

How do you use Star in a sentence?

The star in the sky is shining brightly.

Can you give another example of Star?

Many people dream of becoming a movie star.

What are synonyms for Star?

Common alternatives include celestial body, celebrity, superstar, icon.

What is the opposite of Star?

Opposite meanings include black hole, night.

What words go with Star?

It commonly pairs with bright, brilliant, faint, cluster, canopy, look up at, be out, shine, twinkle, cluster, under the stars, the brightness of a star, the density of a star, the luminosity of a star, big, big-name, major, array, galaxy, host, make somebody, quality, status, power, star of, big, big-name, major, array, galaxy, host, make somebody, quality, status, power, star of.

What are common mistakes when using Star?

Confused with 'stare' — similar sound, different meaning. Using 'star' as a verb incorrectly in contexts not related to performance. Mixing up 'star' with 'asteroid' or 'planet'.

How do you pronounce Star?

US: /["/stɑːr/"]/, UK: /["/stɑː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Star?

Use 'star' when referring to celestial bodies or famous people. In formal contexts, clarify the type of star (e.g., astronomical vs. celebrity). Not suitable for technical scientific discussions without specifications.

What CEFR level is Star?

"Star" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.