Difference between Star and Principal

What is the difference between Star and Principal?

Star as a noun is a small luminous, immobile dot in the sky. while Principal as a noun is the money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated

Star

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program. To mark with a star or asterisk.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small luminous, immobile dot in the sky. A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included. A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points. A widely-known person; a celebrity. Actors in leading roles in movies, television shows and other dramatic media. An exceptionally talented person, often in a specific field. An asterisk (*). A symbol used to rate quality, notably used for hotels, with ratings from 1 (poor quality) to 5 stars (top quality).

Example sentence: What is love? It is the morning and the evening star.

Principal

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Primary; most important in a group.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculatedThe principal administrator of a schoolOne who directs another (the agent) to act on one's behalfA company represented by a sales person

Example sentence: The principal factors which influenced my life are 1) nonviolent tactics; 2) constitutional means; 3) democratic procedures; 4) respect for human personality; 5) a belief that all people are one.

We hope you now know whether to use Star or Principal in your sentence.

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