Tonight - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
The evening or night of the present day.
Synonyms:
this evening, this night, after dark
Part of Speech:
noun, adverb
Antonyms:
yesterday, tomorrow
Common Collocations:
tonight's show, tonight's dinner, stay tonight, late tonight
Derivatives:
tonighter (rare), tonightly (rare)
Usage Tips:
Use "tonight" to refer to the current evening or night, often in plans or predictions.
Common Phrases:
sleep tight tonight, tonight's the night, not tonight
Etymology:
From Old English "tō niht," meaning "at night."
Examples:
- 1. Are you free tonight?
- 2. Let's watch a movie tonight.
- 3. She will arrive late tonight.
- 4. The concert is happening tonight.