moon

noun

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Definition of moon:

moon (noun):: any natural satellite of a planet; noun. the natural satellite of the Earth.; the earth's natural satellite (see satellite sense 1a) that shines by the sun's reflected light, revolves about the earth from west to east in about 29¹/₂ days with reference to the sun or about 27¹/₃ days with reference to the stars, and has a diameter of 2160 miles (3475 kilometers), a mean distance from the earth of about 238,900 miles (384,400 kilometers), and a mass about one eightieth that of the earth

Synonyms for moon:

aeon

age

blue moon

circular

coon's age

cycle

donkey's years

eon

eternity

forever

infinity

long

lunar month

lunation

months

moonlight

moonshine

round

sun myung moon

synodic month

Antonyms for moon:

abhor

be cheerful

be elated

be happy

compliment

despise

dislike

grin

grow

hate

please

praise

rejoice

rise

smile

strengthen

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