Meaning of "star" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD STAR

Old English steorra; related to Old Frisian stēra, Old Norse stjarna, German Stern, Latin stella.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF STAR

star  [stɑː]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STAR

Star is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb star in English.

WHAT DOES STAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Star

A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by its own gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun, which is the source of most of the planet's energy. Some other stars are visible from Earth during the night, appearing as a multitude of fixed luminous points due to their immense distance. Historically, the most prominent stars were grouped into constellations and asterisms, and the brightest stars gained proper names. Extensive catalogues of stars have been assembled by astronomers, which provide standardized star designations. For at least a portion of its life, a star shines due to thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium in its core, releasing energy that traverses the star's interior and then radiates into outer space. Once the hydrogen in the core of a star is nearly exhausted, almost all naturally occurring elements heavier than helium are created by stellar nucleosynthesis during the star's lifetime and, for some stars, by supernova nucleosynthesis when it explodes. Near the end of its life, a star can also contain degenerate matter.

Definition of star in the English dictionary

The first definition of star in the dictionary is any of a vast number of celestial objects that are visible in the clear night sky as points of light. Other definition of star is a celestial body, esp a planet, supposed to influence events, personalities, etc. Star is also an emblem shaped like a conventionalized star, usually with five or more points, often used as a symbol of rank, an award, etc.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO STAR

PRESENT

Present

I star

you star

he/she/it stars

we star

you star

they star

Present continuous

I am starring

you are starring

he/she/it is starring

we are starring

you are starring

they are starring

Present perfect

I have starred

you have starred

he/she/it has starred

we have starred

you have starred

they have starred

Present perfect continuous

I have been starring

you have been starring

he/she/it has been starring

we have been starring

you have been starring

they have been starring

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I starred

you starred

he/she/it starred

we starred

you starred

they starred

Past continuous

I was starring

you were starring

he/she/it was starring

we were starring

you were starring

they were starring

Past perfect

I had starred

you had starred

he/she/it had starred

we had starred

you had starred

they had starred

Past perfect continuous

I had been starring

you had been starring

he/she/it had been starring

we had been starring

you had been starring

they had been starring

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will star

you will star

he/she/it will star

we will star

you will star

they will star

Future continuous

I will be starring

you will be starring

he/she/it will be starring

we will be starring

you will be starring

they will be starring

Future perfect

I will have starred

you will have starred

he/she/it will have starred

we will have starred

you will have starred

they will have starred

Future perfect continuous

I will have been starring

you will have been starring

he/she/it will have been starring

we will have been starring

you will have been starring

they will have been starring

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would star

you would star

he/she/it would star

we would star

you would star

they would star

Conditional continuous

I would be starring

you would be starring

he/she/it would be starring

we would be starring

you would be starring

they would be starring

Conditional perfect

I would have star

you would have star

he/she/it would have star

we would have star

you would have star

they would have star

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been starring

you would have been starring

he/she/it would have been starring

we would have been starring

you would have been starring

they would have been starring

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you star
we let´s star
you star

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to star

Past participle

starred

Present Participle

starring

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «STAR»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «star» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of star

appear · astrological chart · big name · brilliant · celeb · celebrated · celebrity · celestial body · draw · feature · forecast · heavenly body · horoscope · idol · illustrious · lead · leading · luminary · major · megastar · name · paramount · perform · principal · prominent · sun · well-known

TRANSLATION OF STAR

Find out the translation of star to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of star from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «star» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 星
• Translator English - Spanish: estrella
• English: star
• Translator English - Hindi: सितारा
• Translator English - Arabic: نـَجْم
• Translator English - Russian: звезда
• Translator English - Portuguese: estrela
• Translator English - Bengali: তারকা
• Translator English - French: étoile
• Translator English - Malay: Bintang
• Translator English - German: Stern
• Translator English - Japanese: 星
• Translator English - Korean: 별
• Translator English - Javanese: Lintang
• Translator English - Vietnamese: ngôi sao
• Translator English - Tamil: நட்சத்திர
• Translator English - Marathi: तारा
• Translator English - Turkish: star
• Translator English - Italian: stella
• Translator English - Polish: gwiazda
• Translator English - Ukrainian: зірка
• Translator English - Romanian: stea
• Translator English - Greek: άστρο
• Translator English - Afrikaans: star
• Translator English - Swedish: stjärna
• Translator English - Norwegian: stjerne

10 QUOTES WITH «STAR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word star.

1

Edward Albert

What I want to be is an actor, not a star.

2

Eve Arnold

If the chemistry is right between star and photographer and the geometry of the pictures pleases the star, often the two people end up with a long-term professional friendship during which they continue to work together and to produce highly personal images.

3

Christopher Atkins

Larry Hagman was a huge star, and he was carrying my stuff for me.

4

Peter Bart

Most movie-goers are overdosing on star coverage; it's the ultimate example of too much information.

5

Humphrey Bogart

You're not a star until they can spell your name in Karachi.

6

Wade Boggs

Looking back on those days and little leaguer, the Hall of Fame is not even a blinking star, but through baseball travels and moving up the ladder, that star begins to flicker.

7

Chadwick Boseman

I think there's a difference between a working actor, a movie star and a celebrity. They're all three different things.

8

Montgomery Clift

Look, I'm not odd. I'm just trying to be an actor; not a movie star, an actor.

9

Paula Cole

I struggled with being in the public eye, losing my anonymity when my star rose quickly in the late 90's. But I need the challenge of showing up and getting up there to spill my guts and connect with my loyal folks.

10

Abbie Cornish

Growing up on a farm was the best. I remember loving that expanse of space. The sky at night was so clear, I could see every star.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STAR»

Discover the use of star in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to star and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Yellow Star

This is the true story of Syvia Perlmutter — a story of courage, heartbreak, and finally survival despite the terrible circumstances in which she grew up.

Jennifer Rozines Roy, 2006

Star: A Novel

Beautiful, uninhibited, yet innocent Star Wood Leigh is trying to earn enough money for cosmetology school when favors for some friends bring her a modeling offer that leads her to Hollywood and new opportunities, both professional and ...

Pamela Anderson, 2005

Pandora's Star

In AD 2329, humanity has colonised over four hundred planets, all of them interlinked by wormholes.

Peter F. Hamilton, 2009

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

An expanded version of the nineteenth-century poem in which a small girl accompanies a star on a journey through the night sky, examining both heavenly bodies and the earth below.

‎1994

The Physics of Star Trek

Lawrence M. Krauss boldly goes where Star Trek has gone-and beyond.

Lawrence M. Krauss, 2007

How to Catch a Star

An inspirational story of a boy who loved the stars so much, he decided to catch one of his very own. The beautifully illustrated, original debut picture book from shining talent, Oliver Jeffers.

‎2005

Black Gun, Silver Star: The Life and Legend of Frontier ...

A finalist for the 2007 Spur Award, sponsored by the Western Writers of America, Black Gun, Silver Star tells Bass Reeves?s story for the first time and restores this remarkable figure to his rightful place in the history of the American ...

Art T. Burton, 2008

Black Star, Bright Dawn

Bright Dawn must face the challenge of the Iditarod dog sled race alone when her father is injured.

Scott O'Dell, 2008

Hunter Star Quilts and Beyond: Techniques and Projects with ...

An exciting new look for an old favorite block! 9 projects use Jan!s innovative techniques.

Jan P. Krentz, 2003

Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town

Safari in Swahili simply means "journey", and this is the ultimate safari.

Paul Theroux, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term star is used in the context of the following news items.

Exoplanet Kepler-452b Orbits a Star Very Much Like the Sun in Its …

One of the biggest goals in the search for exoplanets—alien worlds—is finding an Earth-size planet orbiting its star in the “habitable zone,” where liquid water ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»

Mike Trout, Prince Fielder lead AL to All-Star Game win

CINCINNATI – Breaking down the 2015 MLB All-Star Game from Great American Ball Park: American League 6, National League 3. ***. The final: The AL will ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»

Cincinnati Reds Star Todd Frazier Wins Home Run Derby

Cincinnati Reds star and All-Star Game spokesman Todd Frazier won the Home Run Derby in Cincinnati on Monday, outslugging Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson ... «TIME, Jul 15»

Hollywood Walk of Fame official says Bill Cosby's star won't be …

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has been questioned about whether it plans to remove stars of controversial public figures such as Donald Trump and ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»

MLB All-Star pitchers, reserves and final vote candidates announced

The wait is over! At long last, the full All-Star rosters have been revealed. Don't worry, though, there are still plenty of things to debate. Which pitchers should get ... «Yahoo Sports, Jul 15»

6 things to know about Ariana Grande, All-Star Concert

Ariana Grande was more than a chart-topping chanteuse Wednesday. She was a hashtag. The "Bang Bang" singer was trending even before she officially ... «Cincinnati.com, Jul 15»

Christopher Lee, Star In 'Dracula,' 'Star Wars,' Dies

Updated at 10 a.m. ET. Christopher Lee, the actor best known for defining the role of Dracula on the big screen, died on Sunday at the age of 93. An official for ... «NPR, Jun 15»

CBC host Evan Solomon fired after Star investigation finds he took …

CBC has fired marquee host Evan Solomon after the Star reported that he was taking secret commission payments related to art sales involving people he dealt ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»

Official Death Toll In China's 'Eastern Star' Disaster Rises To Nearly …

The death toll in the capsizing of a cruise ship in China's Yangtze River has risen to just under 400, making it the deadliest maritime disaster in seven decades in ... «NPR, Jun 15»

'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols suffers stroke

Nichols was a TV rarity when "Star Trek" began in 1966: a black woman in a notable role on a prime-time series. There had been African-American women on ... «CNN, Jun 15»