noun

morn

mawn

Morn (noun) means morning (a literary or poetic word). Example: “They set out at the break of morn.”

noun

Morning (a literary or poetic word).

"They set out at the break of morn."

How to use morn

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or poetic word for morning.

When to use it

Rare in modern speech — mostly found in poetry, hymns, and old-fashioned or archaic writing.

Easily confused with

mourn →

morns plural

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They set out at the break of _____.

From Old English morgen, the same root that gave us "morning" and "morrow."

Origin: Old English

morning forenoon morning time

morning evening afternoon morrow forenoon eventide good morning sunup

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What does “morn” mean?

The word “morn” means morning (a literary or poetic word). In plain terms, an old-fashioned or poetic word for morning.

How do you pronounce “morn”?

“Morn” is pronounced mawn (/moɹn/ in IPA).

How do you use “morn” in a sentence?

Here is “morn” used in a sentence: “They set out at the break of morn.”

What part of speech is “morn”?

“Morn” is a noun.

Where does the word “morn” come from?

The word “morn” comes from Old English. From Old English morgen, the same root that gave us "morning" and "morrow.".

morning evening afternoon morrow forenoon eventide good morning sunup