this morning
/ðɪs ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
Meaning
Refers to the morning of today. Depending on the time of day you say it, it can refer to a past event (if spoken in the afternoon or evening) or a current/future event (if spoken during the morning hours).
Examples
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I skipped breakfast this morning because I woke up late.
I skipped breakfast this morning because I woke up late.
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The mail carrier already delivered the packages this morning.
The mail carrier already delivered the packages this morning.
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It was very foggy this morning, but now the sun is shining.
It was very foggy this morning, but now the sun is shining.
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I need to call my dentist sometime this morning.
I need to call my dentist sometime this morning.
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Did you see the news this morning about the transit strike?
Did you see the news this morning about the transit strike?
Common Mistakes
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✗ I drank two cups of coffee in this morning.
✓ I drank two cups of coffee this morning.
Do not use the preposition 'in' before 'this morning'. Time phrases starting with 'this' do not take prepositions of time.
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✗ Today morning I went for a run.
✓ This morning I went for a run.
English speakers say 'this morning' rather than 'today morning' to refer to the early part of the current day.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I had a quick meeting with my boss ___ at 9:00 AM.
💡 The morning of today
Show answer
this morning
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It was freezing cold ___ when I left the house.
💡 Today's morning hours
Show answer
this morning