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A lunar eclipse involves the moon.
What does Lunar mean?
Lunar means related to the moon.
Dictionary definition
Related to the moon.
Example sentences
Lunar in a sentence
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The lunar surface has craters.
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Scientists study lunar rocks to learn more about the moon’s history.
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What does lunar mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to lunar?
Moon-Related is close in meaning to lunar.
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Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for lunar?
Solar contrasts with lunar.
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Lunar
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loo · ner · strongest beat: loo
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WordLunar.
Partadjective.
MeaningLunar means related to the moon.
ExampleExample: A lunar eclipse involves the moon.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- loo · ner
- Strongest beat
- loo
- Ending
- ner
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on loo.
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Synonyms
Words like Lunar
moon-relatedconnected with the moon
moonlikesimilar to the moon
Antonyms
Opposite words
solarrelated to the sun
earthlyrelated to Earth
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Word family
Lunar word family
Base word
lunar
adjective
lunar
Base form.
noun
lunation
A period related to the moon’s phases.
noun
moon
Earth’s natural satellite.
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Hint for students
Lunar means related to the moon.
Common mix-up
Lunar is not the same as solar. Lunar means lunar means related to the moon.
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Read this model sentence: The lunar surface has craters. Clue words: surface, craters. Underline clue words that show why lunar fits instead of solar. Now write one new sentence that shows lunar without using the word lunar. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lunar?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The lunar surface has craters." Why does lunar fit better than solar?
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