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Moon

UK /["/muːn/"]/US /["/muːn/"]/

Definition

the round object that moves around the earth once every 27½ days and shines at night by light reflected from the sun

In simple words: A round object that shines in the night sky and goes around the Earth.

Examples

  • The Moon shines brightly in the night sky.
  • Many people believe that the Moon has a calming effect.
  • Astronomers study the Moon to learn more about space.
  • The Moon orbits the Earth approximately every 27.3 days.

Usage notes

Used in both casual and formal contexts. In poetic or literary contexts, 'moon' can evoke romance or mystery, while in scientific discussions, it may relate to astronomy.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of the word 'moon' as 'moon-sandwich' — imagine making a sandwich by stacking two glowing moons!

Collocations

  • bright
  • pale
  • large
  • cover
  • hide
  • fly to
  • appear
  • come out
  • rise
  • landing
  • base
  • rocket
  • on the moon
  • under a/​the moon
  • the light of the moon
  • the surface of the moon
  • bright
  • pale
  • large
  • cover
  • hide
  • fly to
  • appear
  • come out
  • rise
  • landing
  • base
  • rocket
  • on the moon
  • under a/​the moon
  • the light of the moon
  • the surface of the moon

Synonyms

  • satellite
  • lunar body
  • crescent
  • orb
  • natural satellite

Antonyms

  • sun
  • day

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'mood' when speaking quickly.
  • Omitting the article 'the' when appropriate.
  • Using 'moons' incorrectly as a verb.