noun
morn
mawn
Morn (noun) means morning (a literary or poetic word). Example: “They set out at the break of morn.”
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Morning (a literary or poetic word).
"They set out at the break of morn."
"Praise the Lord, His mercy is more. Stronger than darkness, new ev'ry morn. Our sins, they are many; His mercy is more."
— Matt Boswell, His Mercy Is More (2016)
How to use morn
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- morns
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Etymology
From Old English morgen, the same root that gave us "morning" and "morrow."
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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.".
