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How to pronounce star
Say it like this: /stɑɹ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does star mean?
nounAny small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the te
“He loved watching the stars in the sky with her.”
A planet thought to influence one's fate; (figuratively) fate or luck.
“star-crossed (meaning 'ill-fated')”
A very massive ball of plasma with strong enough gravity to have ongoing fusion of hydrogen or heavier elements in its core. In strict technical usage, the Sun is included.
verbTo appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
“She starred in dozens of silent movies.”
To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
“The show stars Calista Flockhart as a high-powered lawyer.”
To mark with a star or asterisk.
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