morning

/ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
nounBeginner
general

the period of time from sunrise to noon

The morning sky was filled with golden light.

Describing the appearance of the sky during this time.

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Often used to refer to the start of the day or the first part of the day.

informal

a greeting used in the morning

Good morning! How are you today?

A common way to greet someone in the morning.

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Often paired with 'good' to form the greeting 'good morning'.

Collocations

morning walka walk taken in the morningmorning coffeecoffee consumed in the morningmorning rushthe busy period in the morning

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Related Phrases

good morningphrase
a greeting used in the morning
morning sicknessphrase
nausea experienced in the morning, often during pregnancy

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

The word 'morning' is often used to describe the first part of the day or as a greeting.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

When used as a greeting (e.g., 'Good Morning'), the first letter of 'Morning' is capitalized.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'morninge', from Old English 'morgen', from Proto-Germanic 'murginaz' (morning). Related to Dutch 'morgen' and German 'Morgen'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a noun to refer to the time of day or as part of a greeting. Often used in expressions like 'morning person' (someone who is energetic in the morning).

Word Breakdown

morning
the time of day from sunrise to noon
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