The star
Example: The star shines in the dark sky
Definition
"The star" refers to a luminous celestial body that shines in the night sky, typically made of hot gases emitting light and heat, often used metaphorically to describe a prominent or admired person or thing.
Etymology
The term "the star" originates from the Old English word 'steorra,' which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know? Stars have fascinated humans for millennia, inspiring navigation, mythology, and art.
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"The star" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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