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I don't know how to use an adjective word to describe the same meaning of half a day. E.g. I have done all the work in the morning. In this sentence, "in the morning" means from 08:00 am to 11:59 am or what?

David Li
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    I did it all this morning is a natural thing to say. It's not clear what you are asking though. Can you give us a sentence with a blank where you'd like to insert the word you're looking for? – Jim Apr 24 '14 at 03:44
  • Why not forenoon, which is a bit too formal, of course? " The period of time between sunrise and noon; morning" -- In fact, morning is fine, as well. – Kris Apr 24 '14 at 06:37
  • There is 'matutinal' which is used very rarely; the attributive noun usage (of 'morning') is common. – Edwin Ashworth Apr 24 '14 at 06:41
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    morning is not an adjective in your example sentence. – Kris Apr 24 '14 at 06:42
  • @Kris: these days, I don't think forenoon is used anywhere except maybe on boats. – Peter Shor Apr 24 '14 at 12:11
  • @Jim Thanks for your help, and I think I just want to ask the question that what's the precise hrs to the word of 'Morning'. Anyway, thank you very much! – David Li Apr 25 '14 at 02:24
  • @Kris Hi,Kris! Thanks for your kindly help. The precise hrs of "Morning" is same as "forenoon"? – David Li Apr 25 '14 at 02:26
  • I feel a heel saying 'that's kind help', David. But once a teacher, always a teacher, I suppose ;-) Oh, and thank you. – Edwin Ashworth Apr 25 '14 at 09:05
  • @EdwinAshworth really? forget about my wrong using. but sincerely, Thank you. best regards, David – David Li Apr 25 '14 at 09:15

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If you're looking for a term that describes the hours between midnight and noon, you can use "A.M."

Peter Shor
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Consider "matinal/matin" to refer to the early morning, i.e. the small hours before dawn.

matin/matinal: of or relating to matins or the early part of the day.

The forest, still damp from a matinal rain, was splattered all over with shifting colors of silver and soot.

Working my way up Washington Street, the only matinal activity I pass is that of the meatpackers.

  • "Matin" can also be used as a noun with a fairly horse-and-buggy flavor to it.

matin: obsolete : (early) morning. E.g. The glow worm shows the matin to be near.

We discussed that opinion which appeared in the Matin of September 17th.

In the Matin of Saturday last it was announced for the third times that bombs have been thrown by German aircrafts upon the Swiss territory.

Dlr., of Georgia, representing the Committee vu in the matin, of this bill, stated that...l

Alternatively, adjectival "antemeridional" [before noon] could work for "morning," but it has way too little currency in modern day English to be considered a valid option.

Elian
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morning, pre-noon - afternoon, evening, pre-midnight, post-midnight

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