morning
morning
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "morning" is /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/.
mɔːr: /m/, /ɔːr/
nɪŋ: /n/, /ɪ/, /ŋ/
Word Form Variations
"Morning" primarily functions as a noun and does not have typical singular/plural variations in the same way countable nouns do (e.g., "cat" -> "cats"). However, it can be used in a possessive form.
Noun:
morning (singular concept)
mornings (referring to multiple instances of mornings, e.g., "every morning")
morning's (possessive, e.g., "the morning's light")
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
The initial part of the day, extending from sunrise or midnight to noon, typically characterized by the beginning of daily activities, the rising of the sun, and the first period of light.
Synonyms: dawn, daybreak, forenoon, sunrise, morn (poetic)
Antonyms: evening, night, dusk, twilight
A customary greeting or salutation used when encountering someone during the early hours of the day.
Synonyms: good morning (phrase), greetings
Antonyms: goodnight, farewell
(Figurative) The beginning or early stages of a process, event, or period of life.
Synonyms: inception, genesis, outset, commencement, dawn
Antonyms: conclusion, end, culmination, finale
Examples of Use
Books: "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort to escape the vile wind, slipped quickly through the glass doors of Victory Mansions, though not quickly enough to prevent a spurt of gritty dust from entering along with him." (George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four)
Newspapers: "Early this morning, a significant announcement regarding the new economic policies was made by the Central Bank." (The Wall Street Journal)
Online Publications: "How to make the most of your morning routine: Experts share tips for productivity and well-being before noon." (The New York Times Online)
Television (Entertainment Medium): A news anchor on a morning show might say, "Good morning, and welcome back to our program. We're tracking severe weather heading into the region today." (Example of a generic morning news broadcast)
Music (Entertainment Medium): "Morning Has Broken" (Cat Stevens, Teaser and the Firecat)
Film (Entertainment Medium): In the movie Groundhog Day, Phil Connurs repeatedly wakes up to the same song every "morning." (Columbia Pictures)
General Public Discourse: "I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning, so I need to leave early." (Common spoken phrase)
Social Media/Online Platform: A user might post a picture of a sunrise with the caption: "Beautiful morning views from my balcony! #sunrise #morningvibes" (Instagram)
10 Quotes Using Morning
"The morning always comes." (Mark Twain)
"Every morning is a fresh beginning." (Unknown)
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." (Peter Drucker - often adapted with "Every morning...")
"One fine morning I'm going to wake up and I'm going to be a princess." (Audrey Hepburn, as Princess Ann in Roman Holiday)
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning." (Robert Duvall, as Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore in Apocalypse Now)
"In the morning, too, there are things to think about." (Ernest Hemingway, For Whom the Bell Tolls)
"Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." (Benjamin Franklin - though "early to rise" implies early morning)
"My morning doesn't start until I've had my coffee." (Unknown)
"Good morning, Vietnam!" (Robin Williams, as Adrian Cronauer in Good Morning, Vietnam)
"The morning is wiser than the evening." (Russian Proverb)
Etymology
The word "morning" comes from an old idea of the "time of day between midnight and noon."
It has roots in Old English, specifically the word "morgen." This word meant "the first part of the day, sunrise."
Interestingly, the "ing" part at the end of "morning" wasn't always there. The original Old English word "morgen" simply referred to that period of the day. Over time, the "ing" ending was added, likely to create a sense of action or process, similar to words like "evening" or "dawning."
So, you can think of it as starting as a word for "daybreak" or "the dawn," and then evolving to include the broader period until midday. The first known use with a meaning similar to what we understand today dates back to before the 12th century.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Morning
Good morning: A common greeting used during the first part of the day.
Morning sickness: Nausea and vomiting, typically experienced by pregnant women, often in the mornings.
Morning person: Someone who feels awake and energetic early in the day.
Morning rush (hour): The busy period in the morning when many people are commuting to work or school.
The morning after: The day following a significant event, especially one involving a party or drinking.
Small hours of the morning: The very early hours, typically between midnight and dawn.
Bright and early (in the morning): Very early in the morning.
One fine morning: An expression meaning "someday" or "eventually," often implying a positive or notable future event.
See you in the morning: A common farewell used at night.
In the cold light of morning: When something is viewed more clearly and realistically the next day, after time has passed to reflect.
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Source Information
Definition of morning from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
