good morning

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Word: Good Morning

Part of Speech: Phrase (used as a greeting)

Definition: "Good morning" is a common expression used to greet someone at the beginning of the day, usually in the morning. It is a polite way to say hello to someone when you see them for the first time after waking up or after the morning has started.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "good morning" when you meet someone in the morning, often before noon.
• It is usually spoken in a friendly tone and can be used in both formal and informal situations.

Advanced Usage:

• You can add the person's name for a more personal greeting: "Good morning, Sarah!"
• In more formal settings, you might say, "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen."

Word Variants:

• Good Afternoon: Used to greet someone in the afternoon.
• Good Evening: Used to greet someone in the evening.
• Good Night: Used when saying farewell before going to bed.

Different Meanings:

• "Good morning" can also be used sarcastically, for example, if someone is grumpy early in the day, you might say, "Well, good morning to you too!" This implies they are not being friendly.

Synonyms:

• "Hello" (can be used at any time of day, not just morning)
• "Hi" (informal greeting)
• "Greetings" (more formal)

Idioms:

• "Rise and shine!" - This means to wake up and get out of bed cheerfully, often used in the morning.
• "Bright and early" - This means waking up very early in the morning.

Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific phrasal verbs for “good morning,” but you might hear phrases like “wake up” or “get up” that relate to the morning.

Summary:

"Good morning" is a friendly way to greet people in the morning. It shows politeness and sets a positive tone for the day.

Academic

Noun

1. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

Synonyms

• morning