Morning

Definition

Morning is a noun that refers to the early part of the day, typically from dawn to noon. It is often associated with the beginning of daily activities and the time after waking.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/
• Respelling: MOR-ning

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/
• Respelling: MOR-ning

Etymology

The word "morning" originates from the Old English "morgen," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*murginaz." It is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "*merg-" meaning "to rise," reflecting the time of day when the Sun rises.

Derivatives

• Morningtime (noun)
• Morningly (adjective, archaic)
• Morningstar (noun)
• Morning-after (noun)
• Good morning (phrase)

Synonyms

• Dawn
• Sunrise
• Daybreak

Antonyms

• Night
• Evening
• Midnight

Usage

The term "morning" is widely used in daily life and greetings. For example, "I always drink coffee in the morning" or "Good morning to everyone at the meeting."

Related Terms

• Afternoon: The part of the day following noon.
• Evening: The time of the day between afternoon and night.
• Dawn: The time of day when the Sun begins to rise.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The early part of the day: Refers to the time from sunrise to noon.
  • Example: "She enjoys going for a jog in the morning."
• The time after waking: Refers to the period immediately following waking up.
  • Example: "I feel refreshed every morning after a good night's sleep."
• The beginning or early stage of something: Used metaphorically to describe the early phase of an event or period.
  • Example: "The morning of his career was full of promise and potential."