morning
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1 early part of the day (n.) A1 Beginnerthe first part of the day, ending at noon.
the period of time between midnight and noon, though often used socially to refer to the hours between dawn and the midday meal.
ExampleShe likes to drink a cup of coffee every morning before work.
ExampleThe mist clung to the valley throughout the early morning, only dissipating once the sun rose high enough to warm the air.
UsageOften used with the preposition 'in' (in the morning), but used without a preposition when following 'tomorrow' or 'yesterday'.
PitfallI will see you in tomorrow morning.I will see you tomorrow morning.Do not use 'in' when 'morning' is preceded by 'tomorrow' or 'yesterday'.
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2 the start of something (n.) C1 Advanced Literarythe early part or beginning of something, like a person's life.
the figurative beginning or early stage of a period, life, or historical era.
ExampleIn the morning of his life, he traveled across the whole world.
ExampleThe poet describes the morning of the new century as a time of unbridled optimism and scientific discovery.
Teacher's tipThis sense is literary; learners should use 'beginning' or 'early stages' in academic or professional writing.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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morning person
A person who wakes up, without difficulty, early each morning and is alert and active during the first part of the day.
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son of the morning
A traveler.