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- US Pronunciation
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- [haf-moon, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˌmun, ˈhɑf-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [haf-moon, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˌmun, ˈhɑf-/
Definitions of halfmoon word
- noun halfmoon the moon when, at either quadrature, half its disk is illuminated. 1
- noun halfmoon the phase of the moon at this time. 1
- noun halfmoon something having the shape of a half-moon or crescent. 1
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Origin of halfmoon
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1490-1500; half + moon
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Parts of speech for Halfmoon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
halfmoon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for halfmoon
noun halfmoon
- arch — An arch is a structure that is curved at the top and is supported on either side by a pillar, post, or wall.
- curvature — The curvature of something is its curved shape, especially when this shape is part of the circumference of a circle.
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
- crescent — A crescent is a curved shape that is wider in the middle than at its ends, like the shape of the moon during its first and last quarters. It is the most important symbol of the Islamic faith.
- round — having a flat, circular surface, as a disk.
Antonyms for halfmoon
noun halfmoon
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
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