moonlight
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
KK: /ˈmunˌlaɪt/
noun
Definition
The light that comes from the moon, especially at night.
Example
The garden looked beautiful in the soft moonlight.
Conversation
Have you ever gone for a walk under the moonlight?
Yes, it feels so magical and calming at night.
I love how everything looks different in the moonlight.
Absolutely! It makes the whole experience feel special.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lunar
glow
radiance
Antonyms
darkness
shadow
gloom
verb
Definition
To work a second job in addition to your main job.
Example
Many people moonlight to earn extra money on the weekends.
Tense Forms
Past: moonlighted
Past Participle: moonlighted
Conversation
Have you heard about Sarah's new job?
Yeah, I heard she's going to moonlight at a coffee shop after her day job.
That's pretty impressive! I wonder how she'll manage both.
Root Explanation
Moonlight → It is formed from "moon" (from Old English *mōna*, meaning the natural satellite of Earth) and "light" (from Old English *leoht*, meaning illumination or brightness). The word "moonlight" refers to the light that comes from the moon.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'moon' as the natural satellite that shines at night, and 'light' as the brightness it provides. This helps you remember that 'moonlight' is the illumination from the moon.
Visually Confused Words
noonlight