Morning — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmȯr-niŋ/ morn·ing

Meaning & Definition of Morning

Morning (noun)

  1. dawn
  2. the time from sunrise to noon
  3. the time from midnight to noon

Morning (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the time from sunrise until noon

    "after working in the fields all morning, we were ready for a hearty lunch"

    similar: forenoon, morn
    related: aurora, dawn, dawning, daybreak, daylight, cockcrow, sunrise, sunup, day, daytime, light
    near: dark, darkness, night, nighttime, twilight, dusk, evening, nightfall, sundown, sunset, afternoon

  2. the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance

    "morning has broken"

    similar: aurora, cockcrow, dawn, dawning, day, daybreak, daylight, light, morn, sun, sunrise, sunup
    related: daytime, forenoon
    opposite: nightfall, sundown, sunset
    near: dark, darkness, midnight, night, nighttime, afternoon, midday, dusk, evening, eventide, gloaming, twilight

  3. the point at which something begins

    "the period when people in ancient Mesopotamia began living in cities is usually regarded as the morning of civilization"

    similar: alpha, baseline, beginning, birth, commencement, dawn, day one, genesis, get-go, inception, incipience, incipiency, kickoff, launch, nascence, nascency, onset, outset, start, threshold
    related: drawing board, first base, ground zero, square one, creation, founding, inauguration, initiation, institution, origination, cradle, fountain, fountainhead, germ, origin, root, seedbed, source, spring, well, wellspring, dawning, opening, advent, appearance, arrival, debut, emergence, childhood, infancy, youth
    opposite: close, conclusion, end, ending, omega
    near: cessation, closing, closure, completion, finale, finish, period, stop, termination, windup

Related Entry: Morning sickness (noun)

Morning sickness is a different word from Morning. The synonyms below are for morning sickness, not for morning.

  1. as in altitude sickness, motion sickness

    similar: airsickness, altitude sickness, car sickness, motion sickness, mountain sickness, seasickness, qualm, nausea, nauseousness, qualmishness, queasiness, queerness, sickness, squeamishness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Morning

The most common words with a similar meaning to Morning:

forenoon, morn, aurora, cockcrow, dawn, dawning, day, daybreak, daylight, light, sun, sunrise, sunup, alpha, baseline, beginning, birth, commencement, day one, genesis, get-go, inception, incipience, incipiency, kickoff, launch, nascence, nascency, onset, outset, start, threshold

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Morning

Words with the opposite meaning of Morning:

nightfall, sundown, sunset, close, conclusion, end, ending, omega

Related Words for Morning

daytime, drawing board, first base, ground zero, square one, creation, founding, inauguration, initiation, institution, origination, cradle, fountain, fountainhead, germ, origin, root, seedbed, source, spring, well, wellspring, opening, advent, appearance, arrival, debut, emergence, childhood, infancy

Near Antonyms of Morning

dark, darkness, night, nighttime, twilight, dusk, evening, afternoon, midnight, midday, eventide, gloaming, cessation, closing, closure, completion, finale, finish, period, stop, termination, windup

Origin & Etymology of Morning

Middle English, from morn + -ing (as in evening)

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Morning

Words & Phrases Containing Morning

morning-after pill, morning breath, morning coat, morning glory, morning line, morning, noon, and night, Morning Prayer, morning sickness, morning star

Frequently Asked Questions about Morning

What does "Morning" mean?

"Morning" means dawn. As a noun, it is defined as: dawn. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Morning"?

Other words for "Morning" include forenoon, morn, aurora, cockcrow, dawn, dawning, day and daybreak. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Morning" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Morning"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Morning". Common alternatives include forenoon, morn, aurora, cockcrow, dawn, dawning, day, daybreak, daylight and light.

What is the opposite of "Morning"?

Antonyms of "Morning" include nightfall, sundown, sunset, close, conclusion, end, ending and omega. Near antonyms include dark, darkness, night and nighttime.

How do you use "Morning" in a sentence?

Examples of "Morning" in a sentence: "after working in the fields all morning, we were ready for a hearty lunch"; "morning has broken"; "the period when people in ancient Mesopotamia began living in cities is usually regarded as the morning of civilization".

Is "Morning" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Morning" is a noun.

Is "Morning" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Morning" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Morning"?

"Morning" is pronounced /ˈmȯr-niŋ/ and divided into syllables as morn·ing.