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What word from asterikos means star shaped mark?
Asterisk
How can you use the word stare in a sentence?
He started to stare at it, because he had never seen such a fantastic sight.
Is stare a verb?
Yes, it is an action word. Generally, if you can put the word "to" in front of it, it is a verb. Example: to stare, to eat, to read, to walk etc.
What is past tense for the word stare?
Stared
Is stared a noun?
Yes, the word 'stare' is both a verb and a noun.The noun 'stare' is a word for an act of looking directly at someone or something for a long time.Examples:The passengers gave the unruly boy a scolding stare. (noun)Many people stopped to stare at the new window display. (verb)
What origin does the word asterisk come from?
Asterisk is dervied from the greek word "asteri", which means star. That is why the asterisk is star shaped.
What part of speech is the word asterisk?
The word asterisk is a noun. It is the name of the symbol. The symbol itself (*) is just that, a symbol.
Why is an asterisk called an asterisk?
() is not an asterisk. It is a pair of rounded brackets called parentheses. An asterisk is this symbol *.Asterisk comes from the Latin word "asteriscus" and and the Ancient Greek word "asteriskos" which means "little star". It is called this because an asterisk resembles a typical star.
If you saw a word with an asterisk what would you expect to see at the bottom of the page?
Another asterisk with added information.
Asterisk before or after word or phrase?
Before.
How many syllables are there in the word asterisk?
Three.
What word means a star shape mark?
Asterisk
What eight letter word ends with K?
asterisk
What word means a star-shaped mark?
Asterisk
What is another word for star symbol on a keyboard?
An asterisk.
How do you use asterisk in a sentence?
The asterisk symbol is generally used in sentences to indicate that more on the subject can be found elsewhere on the page or in the work, or as a place-marker for missing letters. An example of the word asterisk used in a sentence would be: I saw an asterisk next to the last word in the paragraph, but I couldn't find the accompanying footnote.
What is a sentence with the word stare in it?
It is rude to stare at people.I stare at him for a moment, wondering if he was joking.He has a cold, icy stare.
