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star noun, adjective, verb, starred, starring. -- noun 1. any of the heavenly bodies appearing as apparently fixed luminous points in the sky at night. 2. Astronomy any of the self-luminous bodies outside the solar system, as distinguished from planets, comets, and meteors. The sun is classed with the stars and appears to be a typical member of the galaxy. 3. any heavenly body. 4. Astrology a. a heavenly body, especially a planet that is considered as influencing mankind and events. b. ( plural ) a horoscope, especially one in a magazine, etc. 5. one's destiny, fortune, or luck, especially as regarded as influenced by the heavenly bodies. 6. a conventional figure having rays (commonly five or six) proceeding from, or angular points disposed in a regular outline about, a central point, and considered as representing a star of the sky. 7. an emblem in this shape, worn as a badge of rank, an award, etc: a four-star general. 8. Jewellery a brilliant having six, not eight, triangular facets just below the table. 9. a white mark on the forehead of an animal, especially a horse; a blaze. 10. Printing, etc. an asterisk. 11. a person who is pre-eminent or distinguished in some art, profession, or other field. 12. a prominent actor, singer, or the like, especially one who plays the leading role in a performance. 13. a starfish. -- adjective 14. brilliant, prominent, or distinguished; chief. -- verb (t) 15. to set with, or as with, stars; spangle. 16. to present or feature (an actor, etc.) as a star. 17. to mark with a star or asterisk, as for special notice. -- verb (i) 18. to shine as a star; be brilliant or prominent. 19. (of an actor, etc.) to appear as a star. -- phrase 20. see stars, to seem to see bright flashes of light, as after a heavy blow on the head. 21. under the stars, exposed to the night sky: we slept under the stars. [ME sterre, OE steorra, c. D ster, MHG sterre, akin to L stella, Greek aster ] |
