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morrow

MO-roh

Morrow (noun) means the day following today or a specified day; the next day. Example: “They agreed to meet again on the morrow.”

noun
1
The day following today or a specified day; the next day.
"They agreed to meet again on the morrow."
"On the morrow, the army would march at dawn."
2
Morning (an older, poetic use).
"She rose early in the morrow light."

How to use morrow

Learner’s notes

In plain English"The morrow" is an old-fashioned or literary way of saying "tomorrow" or "the next day."

When to use it

Mostly literary, poetic, or archaic today — rare in ordinary modern speech.

Common pairings
on the morrow the morrow of

Word forms

morrowed past tense, morrows plural, morrows singular

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Etymology

From Middle English morwe, from Old English morgen ("morning"); a doublet of "morn" and related to Dutch and German morgen.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “morrow” mean?

The word “morrow” means the day following today or a specified day; the next day. In plain terms, "The morrow" is an old-fashioned or literary way of saying "tomorrow" or "the next day.".

How do you pronounce “morrow”?

“Morrow” is pronounced MO-roh (/ˈmɑɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “morrow” in a sentence?

Here is “morrow” used in a sentence: “They agreed to meet again on the morrow.”

What is another word for “morrow”?

Words with a similar meaning to “morrow” include morning.

What part of speech is “morrow”?

“Morrow” is a noun.

Where does the word “morrow” come from?

The word “morrow” comes from Old English. From Middle English morwe, from Old English morgen ("morning"); a doublet of "morn" and related to Dutch and German morgen.

Is “morrow” a common word?

“Morrow” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “morrow” have?

“Morrow” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the day following today or a specified day; the next day.

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