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lodestar vs star

star vs lodestar

lodestar and star both are nouns.

lodestar is not an adjective while star is an adjective.

lodestar is not a verb while star is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lodestar Yes No No No
star Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, star is a hypernym of lodestar; that is, star is a word with a broader meaning than lodestar:
  • lodestar: guiding star; a star that is used as a reference point in navigation or astronomy
  • star: (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
lodestar (noun) star (noun)
something that serves as a model or guide the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
guiding star; a star that is used as a reference point in navigation or astronomy a star-shaped character * used in printing
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
an actor who plays a principal role
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
a performer who receives prominent billing
a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
lodestar (adjective) star (adjective)
indicating the most important performer or role
lodestar (verb) star (verb)
mark with an asterisk
be the star in a performance
feature as the star
Difference between lodestar and star

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