morrow
/'mɔrou/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The next day; the day following today or a specified day. This is the primary meaning, often used in literary or formal contexts to refer to the immediate future day. 2. (Archaic) Morning. This meaning is now obsolete in modern English but appears in historical texts and poetry.
Usage
- As a noun referring to the following day: Typically used with the definite article "the" ("the morrow") or in prepositional phrases ("on the morrow," "by the morrow"). It often carries a slightly poetic or formal tone.
- As a standalone concept of the future: Can be used more abstractly to mean "the future" or "time to come," though this is less common.
Examples
- Referring to the next day:
- They made plans to depart on the morrow.
- We shall see what the morrow brings.
- Archaic usage for "morning":
- "Good morrow to you, sir!" (An old-fashioned greeting meaning "Good morning.")
Advanced Usage
- "On the morrow": A fixed phrase meaning "on the next day."
- The battle commenced at dawn on the morrow.
- "The morrow's light": A poetic way to refer to the dawn or daylight of the following day.
- They promised to meet again by the morrow's light.
Variants and Related Words
- Morrowless (adj, rare): Having no tomorrow; without a future.
- Tomorrow (n/adv): The modern and standard word for "the day after today." "Morrow" is the root of this word ("to" + "morrow").
Synonyms
- The next day
- The following day
- (Archaic) Morning
Notes on Usage
- Tone and Register: "Morrow" is not used in everyday, casual conversation. It is found in literary works, historical narratives, formal writing, or for stylistic effect.
- Archaism: The "morning" sense is entirely archaic. Using "morrow" to mean "morning" in modern English will sound deliberately old-fashioned or poetic.
- Capitalization: In historical contexts, especially in titles or greetings, it may be capitalized (e.g., ).
Noun
- the next day
- whenever he arrives she leaves on the morrow