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UK/["/muːn/"]/US/["/muːn/"]/

Meaning of Moon

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

Moon in a sentence

  • 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.

How to use Moon

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!

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Collocations with Moon

Synonyms for Moon

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

Opposites of Moon

Common mistakes with Moon

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

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Frequently asked questions about Moon

What does Moon mean?

A round object that shines in the night sky and goes around the Earth.

What is the definition of Moon?

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

How do you use Moon in a sentence?

The Moon shines brightly in the night sky.

Can you give another example of Moon?

Many people believe that the Moon has a calming effect.

What are synonyms for Moon?

Common alternatives include satellite, lunar body, crescent, orb, natural satellite.

What is the opposite of Moon?

Opposite meanings include sun, day.

What words go with Moon?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Moon?

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

How do you pronounce Moon?

US: /["/muːn/"]/, UK: /["/muːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Moon?

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.

What CEFR level is Moon?

"Moon" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.