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Star

UK /["/stɑː(r)/"]/US /["/stɑːr/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • celestial body
  • celebrity
  • superstar
  • icon

Antonyms

  • black hole
  • night

Common mistakes

  • 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'.