starlight

CEFRB1

/ˈstɑː(ɹ)laɪt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Light that comes from the stars.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Light emitted from stars.

Examples

  • I can give you the starlight and a cup of tea.

  • The general theory of relativity predicted the deflection of starlight by the Sun.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Light emitted by those other than the Sun.

More examples

In context

  • Meronym: starbeams

  • Bright starlight enabled us to see much of the country.

  • Nor walk by moon, / Or glittering starlight, without thee is sweet.

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Origin

noun

From star + light.