asterisk
noun/ˈæstərɪsk/
Frequency rank: #12,354 most common English word
Meaning
A star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote or draw attention to something.
Example sentence
The teacher put asterisk next to the question to indicate extra credit.
Synonyms & related words
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