Dawn to Dusk: It’s Not All Fun and Games

The Difference Between “Morning” and “Mourning”

Sometimes, two words sound the same but mean very different things. Two such words are “morning” and “mourning”. They sound alike but are used in different ways.

History of the Words

Morning: This word has been used for a long time. It means the early part of the day, right after the night ends.

Mourning: This word also has old roots. It means the act of feeling very sad because someone has died.

How to Use Them

Morning

• Morning is when the sun rises.
• We have breakfast in the morning.
• I go to school every morning.
• Birds sing in the morning.
• The morning is a fresh start to the day.

Mourning

• We are in mourning because my grandmother passed away.
• She wore black clothes during mourning.
• Mourning rituals are different in each culture.
• He is mourning the loss of his pet.
• They showed mourning by being silent for a minute.

Trick to Remember the Difference

Morning has an “i”, like the word “sunrise”. Think of the “i” as someone getting up in the morning to see the sun.

Mourning has a “u”, like the word “under”. Think of the “u” as someone feeling sad, looking down.

Summary

Morning means the start of the day when it becomes light. Mourning means feeling sad because someone has died. Remember, “i” in morning can remind you of the sunrise. “U” in mourning can remind you of looking down and feeling sad.