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Synonyms for star

Two senses of star live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · adjective and verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 1, Foothills

indicating the most important performer or role

A star figure skater.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

leading

Same sentence, swapped: A leading figure skater.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for star as it is used in the sentence above.

present
chicken
open

Sense 2 of 2verbTier 4, High CampChange

mark with an asterisk

Linguists star unacceptable sentences.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

asterisk

Same sentence, swapped: Linguists asterisk unacceptable sentences.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for star as it is used in the sentence above.

spot
line
major

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Closest first: other change words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

correctverbrightmake right or correctFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line drawverbmakemake, formulate, or derive in the mindFoothills2 senses firenoun, verbfiringthe act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemyFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line focusverbconcentratedirect one's attention on somethingFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line editverbredactprepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adaptingHigh CampHas a reason line electrifyverbwireequip for use with electricityHigh CampHas a reason line eliminateverbextinguishterminate, end, or take outRidgelineHas a reason line daughternoungirla female human offspringFoothillsHas a reason line

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