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Morrow - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Morrow is an old-fashioned or poetic term meaning the next day or tomorrow. It is often used in literature to evoke a sense of timelessness or formality.

morrow

/ˈmɔroʊ/ /ˈmɒrəʊ/

Definition:

The following day; tomorrow (archaic or poetic).

Synonyms:

tomorrow, the next day, the coming day

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

yesterday, today

Common Collocations:

good morrow, on the morrow, until the morrow

Derivatives:

morrows (plural), morrowing (obsolete)

Usage Tips:

Use "morrow" in poetic or archaic contexts; "tomorrow" is preferred in modern speech.

Common Phrases:

good morrow, on the morrow, till the morrow

Etymology:

From Old English "morgen," meaning morning or the next day.

Examples:

  • 1. We shall meet again on the morrow.
  • 2. Good morrow to you, my dear friend!
  • 3. He promised to return by the morrow’s light.
  • 4. The feast was planned for the morrow after sunset.

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