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The moon looked bright tonight.
What does Moon mean?
a natural object that travels around a planet.
Dictionary definition
A natural object that travels around a planet; the Moon is Earth's natural satellite and reflects light from the Sun.
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Moon in a sentence
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Earth has one moon that orbits around it.
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The science article explained how the moon affects ocean tides.
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Practice 1
What is a moon?
A moon is a naturally formed satellite that orbits a planet or similar body.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses moon correctly?
Earth's Moon is its natural satellite and orbits Earth.
Practice 3
Choose the best word: The adjective _____ means related to the Moon.
Lunar is the adjective used for things related to the Moon.
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MeaningMoon means a natural object that travels around a planet.
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Synonyms
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natural satelliteThe precise science term for a moon: a naturally formed object orbiting a planet or similar body.
Earth's satelliteA specific equivalent when Moon means the natural object orbiting Earth.
Antonym review
Does Moon have an opposite?
Moon names a kind of natural object and has no direct antonym. A planet and a star are different astronomical objects, not opposites.
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Word family
Moon word family
Base word
moon
noun
moons
More than one natural satellite.
adjective
moonless
Having no visible moon.
adjective
lunar
Related to the Moon or another moon.
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Hint for students
A moon forms naturally and travels around a planet or another larger body.
Common mix-up
The Moon does not make its own visible light; it looks bright because it reflects sunlight. Also, not every planet has exactly one moon.
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Have students make a four-column comparison chart for moon, planet, star, and human-made satellite. Add what each object orbits, whether it forms naturally, and whether it produces visible light.
Teacher prompt
How is a moon different from a planet, a star, and a human-made satellite? Use orbit and light in your explanation.
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