starred

Thân thiện

The teacher asked the students to circle the starred items on the list.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Marked with an asterisk (*): Used to describe an item, word, or line of text that has been distinguished by having an asterisk symbol placed next to it.

Usage

• The word "starred" is used as an adjective to modify a noun, indicating that the noun has been marked with an asterisk.
• It is typically used in written or printed contexts, such as in lists, documents, or notes, to highlight special information.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Please review the starred entries on the list.
  • The footnote corresponds to the starred paragraph above.
  • Only the starred questions on the exam are mandatory.

Advanced Usage

• "to be starred": Can be used in a passive construction to describe the state of having been marked.
  • The most important names in the document were starred for quick reference.

Variants and Related Words

• Star (verb): To mark something with an asterisk or star symbol.
  • Remember to star the key terms in your notes.
• Asterisk (noun): The symbol (*) itself.
  • An asterisk is often used to denote a footnote.

Synonyms

• Asterisked: Marked with an asterisk (a direct synonym).
• Marked: Having a visible symbol or sign (a more general synonym).
• Noted: Recorded or distinguished for attention (a contextual synonym).

Antonyms

• Unmarked: Not bearing any identifying symbol or notation.
• Unstarred: Not marked with an asterisk (a direct antonym in this specific context).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. marked with an asterisk
   • the starred items

Từ đồng nghĩa

• asterisked