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morning

|morn/ing|

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🇺🇸

/ˈmɔrnɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/

early day

Etymology
Etymology Information

'morning' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'morgen,' where 'morg-' meant 'morning' or 'morrow.'

Historical Evolution

'morgen' transformed into the Middle English word 'morwen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'morning.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the time of day from sunrise to noon,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the period of time between midnight and noon, especially from sunrise to noon.

I enjoy a cup of coffee every morning.

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Noun 2

the early part of the day, typically before noon.

She has a meeting scheduled for the morning.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35