early-morning hour
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Definition
- Noun:
- A period of time (an hour) occurring in the early part of the morning: This term refers specifically to an hour-long segment of time that takes place during the early morning, typically before or around sunrise.
Usage
- The term early-morning hour is a compound noun used to denote a specific, often quiet or transitional, time of day. It is typically used in descriptive or narrative contexts.
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Examples
- Noun:
- She enjoyed her coffee in the tranquil early-morning hour.
- The delivery is scheduled for an early-morning hour to avoid the heat.
Advanced Usage
- "the early-morning hours" (plural form): This refers to the period comprising multiple hours in the early morning.
- He works through the early-morning hours to finish his report.
Variants and Related Words
- Dawn (n): The time of day when light first appears.
- Daybreak (n): The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
- Predawn (adj/n): Occurring or existing before dawn.
Synonyms
- Small hours: The early hours of the morning, after midnight.
- Wee hours: Another term for the very early morning hours.
Antonyms
- Late-night hour: An hour occurring late at night.
- Midday: The middle of the day; noon.
Noun
- an hour early in the morning