Moon

The natural satellite of the Earth, visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun., To spend time idly; to wander aimlessly., To reveal one's buttocks to someone in a rude or disrespectful manner.

Moon - Meanings

The natural satellite of the Earth, visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun.

Example: The full moon was shining brightly in the night sky.

Usage: formalContext: scientific discussions, astronomy

Note: This is the primary astronomical meaning of 'moon.'

To spend time idly; to wander aimlessly.

Example: She spent the afternoon mooning around the park.

Usage: informalContext: casual conversations, storytelling

Note: This meaning is more metaphorical and informal.

To reveal one's buttocks to someone in a rude or disrespectful manner.

Example: He got in trouble for mooning his classmates during the school trip.

Usage: informalContext: informal situations, humor

Note: This meaning is considered vulgar and inappropriate in most contexts.

Moon's synonyms

lunar

Relating to the moon or resembling the moon.

Example: The lunar cycle influences the tides.

Note: The term 'lunar' specifically refers to something related to or resembling the moon, whereas 'moon' is a more general term.

celestial body

Any natural object in space, such as a planet, star, or moon.

Example: The astronauts observed various celestial bodies during their mission.

Note: While 'celestial body' is a broader term encompassing all natural objects in space, 'moon' specifically refers to a natural satellite orbiting a planet.

satellite

An object that orbits a planet.

Example: Earth's moon is a natural satellite.

Note: A 'satellite' can refer to any object that orbits a larger body, whether natural or artificial, whereas 'moon' typically refers to a natural satellite orbiting a planet.

Moon expressions, common phrases

once in a blue moon

This phrase means something that happens very rarely or almost never.

Example: I only see my old college friends once in a blue moon.

Note: The phrase 'once in a blue moon' uses the word 'moon' metaphorically to convey rarity.

over the moon

To be extremely happy or delighted about something.

Example: She was over the moon when she received the job offer.

Note: The phrase 'over the moon' uses 'moon' to emphasize a high level of happiness.

shoot for the moon

To set very high goals or aim for something ambitious.

Example: Don't be afraid to shoot for the moon and follow your dreams.

Note: This phrase encourages aiming for ambitious goals using the idea of reaching the moon.

bark at the moon

To do something that is pointless or futile, like barking at the moon.

Example: Arguing with him is like barking at the moon; he never listens.

Note: The phrase uses 'moon' to illustrate a useless action, as barking at the moon is futile.

the dark side of the moon

Refers to the unknown or hidden aspects of something or someone.

Example: She kept her true intentions hidden, like the dark side of the moon.

Note: The phrase alludes to the side of the moon that is always facing away from Earth and unseen.

ask for the moon

To make an unreasonable or exaggerated request.

Example: He's asking for the moon if he expects a raise after just a month at the job.

Note: This phrase uses 'moon' to represent an unattainable or excessive desire.

moonstruck

To be deeply in love or infatuated with someone.

Example: She was completely moonstruck by the charming musician.

Note: The term 'moonstruck' conveys intense romantic feelings using the imagery of the moon.

Moon everyday (slang) expressions

moonlight

To work a second job usually at night, in addition to one's regular job.

Example: I love to go moonlighting on weekends to earn some extra cash.

Note: Derived from 'moonlight' representing working at night, unrelated to the celestial body.

moonshine

Illegally distilled or homemade alcohol, especially whiskey.

Example: They were caught making illegal moonshine in their backyard.

Note: Originally used to describe the light of the moon, it evolved to refer to illicitly produced alcohol.

moony

Dreamy or sentimental in a way that can seem silly or exaggerated.

Example: She has this moony expression whenever she talks about her crush.

Note: Derived from 'moon' to describe someone excessively sentimental, similar to being 'moonstruck.'

moonshot

A risky or ambitious aim, especially one that is unlikely to succeed.

Example: Their company is taking a moonshot with this new product, but it could be a game-changer.

Note: In reference to aiming for the moon, it signifies an extremely ambitious goal or venture.

moonwalk

A dance move popularized by Michael Jackson where the dancer appears to be walking forward but is actually moving backward.

Example: He impressed everyone at the party with his smooth moonwalk.

Note: Derived from the moonwalk dance move, unrelated to the celestial body.

mooning

To display one's buttocks in public as a prank, protest, or act of defiance.

Example: He got in trouble for mooning his classmates during the school assembly.

Note: Derived from 'moon' as in showing one's backside, not related to the moon in the sky.

Moon - Examples

The moon is shining brightly in the sky.

She loves to take walks under the moonlight.

The necklace was made of moonstones.

Moon grammar

Moon - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: moon

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): moons

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): moon

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): mooned

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): mooning

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): moons

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): moon

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): moon

Syllabification and Stress

moon Contains 1 syllables: moon

Phonetic transcription: ˈmün

moon , ˈmün (The red syllable is stressed)

Moon - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

moon: ~ 2800 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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