Definitions
- Referring to a celestial body that emits light and heat. - Describing a shape with five or more points, often used as a symbol or decoration. - Talking about a person who is famous or successful in their field.
- Used to indicate a footnote or additional information in written text. - Referring to a symbol (*) used to draw attention to something or to replace letters in a word. - Talking about a typographical symbol used in computer programming languages.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are symbols used in written communication.
- 2Both have a specific shape and design.
- 3Both can be used to draw attention to something.
- 4Both have multiple uses in different contexts.
- 5Both are commonly used in English language and literature.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Star has a five-pointed shape while asterisk has a six-pointed shape.
- 2Function: Star is used to represent celestial bodies or people while asterisk is used to indicate additional information or to replace letters in a word.
- 3Usage: Star is more commonly used in everyday language while asterisk is more commonly used in written text.
- 4Connotation: Star is often associated with fame, success, and admiration while asterisk is often associated with footnotes, corrections, and omissions.
Remember this!
Star and asterisk are both symbols used in written communication, but they differ in shape, function, pronunciation, usage, and connotation. A star is a five-pointed shape that represents celestial bodies or people, while an asterisk is a six-pointed shape used to indicate additional information or to replace letters in a word. Star is more commonly used in everyday language and is associated with fame and success, while asterisk is more commonly used in written text and is associated with footnotes and corrections.
