Word: Morning

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/

Definitions

• Noun: The early part of the day, from sunrise to noon, or until the first meal (usually breakfast). For example: “I love going for a run in the morning.”
• Noun (figurative): The beginning or early stage of something; the start of a new period or activity. Example: “This project marks a new morning for our company.”

Phrases

• “Good morning”: A polite greeting used when meeting someone for the first time during the morning hours.
• “Morning routine”: The series of activities one typically does upon waking up, such as washing, dressing, and having breakfast.
• “In the wee/small hours of the morning”: Refers to the very early hours before dawn.

Example Sentences

• Noun (time of day): “She woke up early every morning to watch the sunrise.”
• Noun (figurative): “After a difficult year, we’re finally seeing a brighter morning for our economy.”

Synonyms

• Dawn
• Sunrise
• AM
• Daybreak
• Early morning
• Morningtime
• Matutinal hours (formal)

Antonyms

• Evening
• Night
• Dusk
• Sunset
• Midnight