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Antonym for Planet

Definition:

A term often used as an antonym for "planet" is usually "moon".

Sense:

Noun

1. a natural satellite or celestial body that orbits around another object in space;
2. a nighttime luminary that orbits around a planet;
3. a rocky or gaseous celestial body smaller than a planet, typically in orbit around a star.

Usage Examples:

Sense 1:

1. The moon orbits around the Earth.
2. Jupiter has 79 known moons.
3. Io is one of Jupiter's largest moons.

Sense 2:

1. The moon illuminated the dark night sky.
2. I enjoyed stargazing and watching the moon rise over the horizon.
3. During the lunar eclipse, the Earth casts its shadow on the moon.

Sense 3:

1. Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet because it does not fulfill the criteria of a full-size planet.
2. Mars is known as the red planet due to its reddish appearance.
3. The discovery of exoplanets has expanded our understanding of the universe.

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