word
Star
Stahr
/ˈstɑːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
star
Dictionary meaning
Indicating the most important performer or role.
Examples
- Linguists star unacceptable sentences.
- The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man.
Synonyms: leading
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