Starring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Starring is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of star.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of star.
More Meanings
- (with a film as its subject) That which has the specified actor or actors, especially those in lead roles, in its cast.
- The action of the verb to star.
- Performing as a star; having the leading role.
Example Sentences
Ben-Hur, starring Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston had a starring role in Ben-Hur.
Word Forms
- starrings
Synonyms for starring
Depending on context, synonyms include featuring, stellar, leading, star, prima.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leading, prima, major, stellar, showcasing, showing.
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