morning

/ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
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The early part of a day, when daylight begins and people start their activities.

Examples

  • “Morning,” the driver said as I got on.
  • “Morning!” she said to her neighbor.
  • The shop opens at nine in the morning.
  • “Morning, Dad,” said Leo.
  • I wake up early in the morning.

Similar words

forenoon
good morning

Meanings

Early part of the day

noun
time
neutral
The part of a day from around sunrise until noon.

Examples

  • I wake up early in the morning.
  • It rained all morning.
  • She works every morning.
  • The shop opens at nine in the morning.
  • We went for a walk this morning.

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Informal morning greeting

interjection
greetings
neutral
A short, casual way to say good morning when meeting someone.

Examples

  • “Morning!” she said to her neighbor.
  • “Morning, Dad,” said Leo.
  • He smiled and called, “Morning!”
  • “Morning,” the driver said as I got on.
  • I waved and said, “Morning!”

Similar words

Etymology

From Old English morgen, meaning the first part of the day, through Middle English forms that developed into morning.

FAQ

What time is morning?

The early part of a day, usually from around sunrise until noon.

Can morning be a greeting?

Yes. “Morning!” is a casual short form of “Good morning!”

What is the opposite of morning?

In everyday time contrasts, afternoon and evening come later.

What is the plural of morning?

The plural is mornings.

Does morning mean the same as tomorrow?

No. Tomorrow is the next day, while morning is part of any day.

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