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Spell Bee Word: superstar


Basic Details

Word: Superstar

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A very famous and successful performer or sportsperson.

Synonyms: celebrity, star, idol

How to Spell Superstar

Syllables: su - per - star

Tricky part: Super is spelt with one p, not like supper the meal. Star keeps its single r.

Watch out for: supperstar, suparstar, superster

Memory tip: Super plus star: two words you already know, joined with nothing added or taken away.

Usage Examples

Example 1: The cricket superstar signed autographs for the children.

Example 2: Our dog is a superstar in the colony because he can do tricks.

Example 3: She went from a small town to become a film superstar.

Fun Fact

Super is a Latin word meaning above or over; it is also inside supervisor, someone who watches over the work of others.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Makeup

Choose the prefix that completes the word:

____star

a) supar
b) supor
c) super
d) supper

Show answer

c) super. Super means above, so a superstar shines above other stars.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the correctly spelt word:

a) superstar
b) supervisior
c) supirsonic
d) superintendant

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a) superstar. Superstar is just super and star side by side; the others should be superintendent, supervisor and supersonic.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word: superstar

a) stranger
b) spectator
c) beginner
d) celebrity

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d) celebrity. A celebrity is someone famous, as a superstar is.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which person is most likely to be called a superstar?

a) a man waiting at a bus stop
b) a girl learning to ride a bicycle
c) a singer known all over the world
d) a new student in class

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c) a singer known all over the world

2. What does super mean in superstar?

a) before
b) under
c) above or beyond
d) without

Show answer

c) above or beyond

Associated Words

languagesheltermonotonedocumentaryarchitecture
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