Pronunciation: /nɔrθ stɑr/
noun A goal or guiding principle
A1 The north star helped sailors navigate the seas.
A2 In ancient times, people used the north star to find their way.
B1 The north star is also known as Polaris and is located directly above the North Pole.
B2 Navigators often relied on the north star to guide their ships across the ocean.
C1 The north star's position in the sky remains relatively constant due to Earth's rotation.
C2 Astronomers study the north star to understand more about the universe and celestial navigation.
formal Sailors have long used the north star as a navigational aid.
informal Hey, did you know the north star always points north?
slang I always follow my north star when making decisions.
figurative She was like my north star, guiding me through life's challenges.
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