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moons

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/muːnz/ · moons

A natural satellite of the earth, visible by reflected light from the sun.

Meanings

nounformal

A natural satellite of the earth, visible by reflected light from the sun.

زمین کا ایک قدرتی سیٹلائٹ، جو سورج کی روشنی کی عکاسی کرکے دیکھا جاتا ہے۔

چاند

chaand

Synonyms

satellitelunarorbحوالہقمرینقشہ

Antonyms

sunسورج

Common Collocations

  • full moon
  • new moon
  • moonlight

Example Sentences

The moon shines brightly in the night sky.

چاند رات کے آسمان میں روشن چمکتا ہے۔

Chaand raat ke aasman mein roshan chamakta hai.

We saw the full moons of the summer solstice.

ہم نے گرمیوں کی سالانہ جڑیوی چاندیں دیکھیں۔

Hum ne garmiyon ki saalana juriwi chaandain dekhi.

The phases of the moon affect the tides.

چاند کے مراحل سمندر کی لہروں پر اثرانداز ہوتے ہیں۔

Chaand ke marahil samundar ki lehron par asarandaaz hote hain.

Easily Confused With

mood:Mood refers to a temporary state of mind, while moon refers to the celestial body.

Word Family

lunar
adjectiveقمری
moonglow
nounچاندنی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'moon' as 'shine' since it illuminates the night.

Picture a bright, round moon glowing in a dark sky.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چاند کی باتوں میں چھپا ہے سچائ کا راز، نور کی داستانوں میں ہے خوشبو کا راز۔

Chaand ki baaton mein chhupa hai sachai ka raaz, Noor ki daastaanon mein hai khushbu ka raaz.

In the tales of the moon lies the secret of truth, In the stories of light is the secret of fragrance.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چاند سے چھپ کر بات کرنا

Chaand se chhup kar baat karna

To speak hidden from the moon.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "mōna" — moon, month

First known use: before 12th century

The word has evolved from Old English through Middle English into its modern form, referring to both the celestial body and its cyclical phases.