good morning
The phrase "good morning" is a widely used greeting to acknowledge someone's presence or wish them well at the start of the day.
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Definition
A1General
(common)A greeting used when meeting someone at the beginning of the day.
Example
- He always says 'good morning' to his neighbors.
- She greeted her colleagues with a cheerful 'good morning.'
B2Humorous
(informal)Used to greet someone who has just woken up, regardless of the actual time.
Example
- He stumbled into the kitchen at noon, and she said, 'Good morning!'
B2Informal
(informal)Said to someone who has just realized something belatedly.
Example
- After finally understanding the joke, he said, 'Oh, good morning!'
C1Fitness
(technical)An exercise involving bending forward at the waist with weight across the shoulders.
Example
- She included good mornings in her workout routine to strengthen her lower back.
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