good morning
good morning
Pronunciation
good morning: /ɡʊd ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
Syllable Breakdown
good: /ɡʊd/
/ɡ/ - voiced velar stop
/ʊ/ - near-close near-back rounded vowel
/d/ - voiced alveolar stop
morn-ing: /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
/m/ - voiced bilabial nasal
/ɔːr/ - open-mid back rounded vowel with r-coloring (or r-colored open-mid back rounded vowel)
/n/ - voiced alveolar nasal
/ɪ/ - near-close near-front unrounded vowel
/ŋ/ - voiced velar nasal
Word Form Variations
"Good morning" is a fixed phrase and does not typically have variations in singular, plural, or other grammatical forms. It is almost exclusively used as an interjection or a greeting.
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Interjection
Definition 1: A conventional salutation or greeting used upon meeting someone in the morning, or when beginning a conversation or interaction during the morning hours.
Synonyms: hello, greetings, morning (informal)
Antonyms: goodnight, goodbye, farewell
Noun Phrase
Definition 1: The period of time extending from sunrise or from the beginning of the day's activity until noon, specifically when it is characterized by favorable conditions or a pleasant experience.
Example: "We had a good morning exploring the market."
Synonyms: pleasant morning, agreeable forenoon
Antonyms: bad morning, terrible morning, rotten morning
Examples of Use
Books
"‘Good morning, Frank,’ she said, as she came into the kitchen, smelling of freshly cut flowers." (From The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, 2020)
"He heard her footsteps on the stairs, then her cheerful voice. ‘Good morning, sleepyhead!’" (From Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, 2018)
Newspapers
"Good morning, Kenya! The national weather service predicts sunny skies for most of the country today, with light showers in the western region." (The Daily Nation)
"In an unexpected turn of events, the city council meeting, which began with a polite 'Good morning' from the mayor, quickly devolved into heated debate over new zoning regulations." (The New York Times)
Online Publications
"Good morning, Twitter! What's everyone working on today? Share your progress and inspire others!" (TechCrunch)
"From our editor: Good morning, readers. Today's newsletter brings you an exclusive interview with the CEO of our featured startup." (TechCrunch)
"A Quick Sip: Good morning, coffee lovers! Here's how to brew the perfect cup to start your day." ( Barista Magazine Online)
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Television (News/Talk Shows): "And good morning to all our viewers joining us from across the country. We have a packed show for you today..." (Common opening line for morning news programs like Good Morning America or Citizen TV's Day Break)
Radio (Morning Shows): "You're listening to Capital FM, and it's 7 AM. Good morning, Nairobi! Let's kick off your day with some great music." (Typical morning radio show greeting in Kenya)
Film: "‘Good morning, sunshine!’ A character might exclaim this to another as they wake up, often in a cheerful or sarcastic tone." (General trope in many films, e.g., a family drama or romantic comedy)
Podcasts: "Hey everyone, and good morning! Welcome back to the 'Daily Dose of Motivation' podcast. Today, we're talking about setting achievable goals." (Opening segment of a motivational podcast)
Video Games: In games with NPC interactions, a non-player character might greet the player with, "Good morning, adventurer!" as the game day begins. (Examples in RPGs like Skyrim or Stardew Valley)
General Public Discourse
"Good morning, neighbor! Lovely day, isn't it?" (Spoken between two individuals meeting on the street)
"Good morning, class," the teacher said as the students settled into their desks. (Common classroom greeting)
"A simple, 'Good morning,' can really set a positive tone for a meeting," observed a team leader during a morning stand-up. (Heard in a professional work setting)
"Good morning, Mama. How was your night?" (A common greeting in many Kenyan households, demonstrating politeness and concern for well-being)
10 Famous Quotes Using Good morning
"Every morning, I wake up and say, 'I'm still alive.' And that's a pretty good morning." (Dolly Parton)
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with worry, anxiety, fear, or doubt. Good morning!" (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
"I wake up every morning feeling lucky, not for being famous, but for being able to start another day. Good morning to all!" (Arnold Schwarzenegger)
"Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you'll start to see a big difference in your life. Good morning!" (Yoko Ono)
"A good morning is not just a phrase; it's a feeling, a choice to start your day with gratitude and purpose." (Author unknown, widely attributed as a motivational quote)
"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. Good morning." (Marcus Aurelius, adapted for a morning greeting)
"I'm not a morning person. My ideal good morning is staying in bed until afternoon." (Author unknown, common humorous quote)
"Rise up, start fresh, see the bright opportunity in each new day. Good morning!" (Author unknown, common motivational quote)
"The sun is a daily reminder that we too can rise again from the darkness, that we too can shine our own light. Good morning." (S. Ajna, from Milk & Honey)
"An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. Good morning to all the early birds!" (Henry David Thoreau, adapted to include the greeting)
Etymology
The phrase "good morning" is a traditional greeting in English, and its origins can be traced back to the Middle English period, roughly between 1150 and 1500.
Essentially, "good morning" is a shortened form of a longer, more complete wish, such as "I wish you a good morning" or "May you have a good morning." Over time, as language tends to simplify, the "I wish you a" part was dropped, leaving us with the direct greeting we use today.
The "good" part simply means favorable, pleasant, or desirable, and "morning" refers to the early part of the day.
The earliest known written use of "good morning" as a greeting appears around 1450 in a text called "Sege Melayne." However, variations like "good morrow" (where "morrow" is an older word for morning) were in use even earlier, around the late 14th century.
So, in simple terms, it's a very old way of wishing someone a pleasant start to their day, with roots deep in the history of the English language. It's not connected to any negative historical events, such as slavery, as some modern misconceptions suggest; the words "morning" and "mourning" sound alike but have completely different origins.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Good morning
Here's a list of phrases and idioms using "good morning" or closely related concepts:
Good morning! (The standard greeting)
To bid someone good morning: To greet someone with "good morning."
A good morning's work: A substantial or productive amount of work done in the morning.
Have a good morning: A wish for someone to experience a pleasant morning.
Wake up and smell the coffee: (Idiom, implying it's time to become aware or face reality, often in the morning)
Bright and early: (Phrase, indicating very early in the morning)
The early bird catches the worm: (Proverb/Idiom, suggesting that starting early leads to success, related to morning)
To greet the dawn: (Poetic phrase, meaning to be awake and present as the sun rises)
Another day, another dollar: (Informal idiom, suggesting a routine start to a new workday)
Good day to you! (A more general greeting, similar in polite intent to "good morning" but applicable anytime)
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Source Information
Definition of good morning from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
