WordGarden.iomorning
A1Pronunciation
UK
- /mˈɔːnɪŋ/
US
- /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
Meanings
Noun
the part of the day between night and noon
Adjective
happening in, used in, or relating to the morning
Interjection
used as an informal short greeting for good morning
Beyond the definition
Morning is the part of the day that comes after you wake up and before noon. It is often linked with starting work, going to school, eating breakfast, or getting ready for the day. People talk about "early morning," "late morning," or "this morning" when they want to place something in that part of the day. It can also carry a sense of freshness or a new start, which is why many stories and everyday conversations use it to set a calm or hopeful scene.
"Morning" refers to the part of the day from around sunrise until noon. In daily life, it is the time for waking up, washing, eating breakfast, traveling to work or school, and beginning the day's tasks. We use it in simple time expressions such as "this morning," "tomorrow morning," "early morning," and "late morning." It also appears in common phrases like "morning routine," "morning class," "morning light," and the greeting "Good morning!"
The word can be practical, but it also carries feeling. Morning often suggests freshness, quiet, hope, or a new beginning, because it marks the start of a new day. In a more figurative way, people may speak about the "morning of life" to mean youth or an early stage. The word comes from the Old English morgen, linked to the idea of dawn. Whether you are describing a peaceful sky, a busy commute, or the first hours of a story, "morning" names both a real part of the day and the sense that something is beginning.
Examples
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Daily routine
I usually go for a walk in the morning.
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Weather
We met on a cold spring morning.
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Scheduling
She'll send you the details tomorrow morning.
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Duration
It rained all morning, but the sky cleared after lunch.
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Commuting
I take the early morning train to work.
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Greeting
Good morning, Mr. Lee. Do you have a minute?
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Personality
He's not a morning person, so don't expect much conversation before coffee.
- Phrasea morning person
someone who feels active and cheerful early in the day
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Aftermath
The morning after the storm, the streets were covered with leaves.
- Phrasethe morning after
the next morning
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Personal routine
My mornings are usually busy, so I exercise in the evening.
See also
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- morningnoun
Forms
- morningspluralnoun