Morn

usgb/mɔːrn/
noun

The period of time early in the day, specifically the time from sunrise until noon.

Every morn, she wakes up at the break of dawn to do yoga.
Visual representation of "morn" - The period of time early in the day, specifically the time from sunrise until noon.

Often appears as...

  • break of morn
  • early morn
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Visual representation of "morn"
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Time Specific

Morn is used to describe the early part of the day; it's not used for afternoons or evenings.

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She jogs every morn before the city wakes.
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Less Common

'Morn' is less common in everyday conversation and is often replaced by 'morning'.

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Good morn! Oh wait, most people just say 'Good morning'.
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Poetic Feel

Using 'morn' instead of 'morning' can give a poetic or old-fashioned feel to your language.

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She reminisced about the joys of morn.
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