Synonyms for

Mornings

Verb / ˈmɔ:rnɪŋz / Another word for mornings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

sunset dayspring forenoon sunup breakoftheday breakofday aurora morning morn sunrise dawn dawning morningtime goodmorning firstlight daybreak cockcrow dawn daybreak sunup sunrise forenoon AM cockcrow aurora prime beginning commencement start outset dawning daytime

Synonyms by register

Formal

forenoon early day

Informal

AM early hours crack of dawn

Literary

aurora daybreak dawn's early light

Antonyms

evenings afternoons nights dusk twilight sundown

Common collocations

  • early mornings
  • bright mornings
  • cold mornings
  • summer mornings
  • winter mornings
  • every morning
  • this morning
  • next morning

Word family

noun morning
adjective morning

Usage note

While 'mornings' is the plural of 'morning', it is often used to refer to the general period of the day rather than specific instances. It is less common to use 'mornings' as a direct antonym for 'evenings' or 'nights' in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

  1. I wake up early in the mornings to go for a run.
  2. My favorite part of mornings is having a cup of coffee.
  3. Mornings can be tough for some people.
  4. I have to be at work every morning at 8 am.
  5. I love the peacefulness of mornings before everyone else wakes up.

Quotes

  • I love the smell of napalm in the morning. - Apocalypse Now
  • The early bird catches the worm. - William Camden
  • Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself. - Henry David Thoreau

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