Basic Details
Word: Lunar
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to the moon.
Synonyms: Moonlit, celestial
Antonyms: Solar (relating to the sun)
Idioms and Phrases
- (Once in a) blue moon: Something that happens very rarely. Example: "He visits his old friends only once in a blue moon."
- Lunar landing: Refers to when a spacecraft lands on the moon. Example: "The lunar landing in 1969 was a significant moment in history."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The lunar surface is covered in craters and dust, which tells the story of its history.
Example 2: Every year, we celebrate the lunar New Year with fireworks and festivities.
Example 3: Astronomers study the lunar phases to understand the moon's changes throughout the month.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the Moon takes about 27.3 days to orbit the Earth? This period is known as a "lunar month," and it influences the tides on our planet!
Famous Quote
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong, referring to the first lunar landing.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lunar" mean?
a) Related to the sun
b) Related to the moon
c) Related to the stars
d) Related to Earth
Answer: b) Related to the moon
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lunar"?
a) Solar
b) Celestial
c) Terrestrial
d) Aquatic
Answer: b) Celestial
3. Which of these is an antonym of "lunar"?
a) Night
b) Solar
c) Cosmic
d) Midnight
Answer: b) Solar
4. Which sentence uses "lunar" correctly?
a) The lunar rocket reminded her of summer.
b) On a lunar night, the stars were particularly bright.
c) He wore a lunar hat at the beach.
d) She baked a lunar cake for her birthday.
Answer: b) On a lunar night, the stars were particularly bright.
5. Which idiom refers to something that happens rarely?
a) Lunar landing
b) Once in a blue moon
c) Lunar eclipse
d) Starry night
Answer: b) Once in a blue moon
