STAR as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • a star-shaped character * used in printing
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
    Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  4. Meaning
    • any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
    Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  5. Meaning
    • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • a performer who receives prominent billing
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • an actor who plays a principal role
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • a plane figure with 5 or more points
    • often used as an emblem
    Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)

STAR as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • mark with an asterisk
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Linguists star unacceptable sentences
    Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • be the star in a performance
    Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • feature as the star
    Usage Example(s)
    • The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man
    Hypernyms(s) star is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)