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Tonight - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

tonight

/təˈnaɪt/ /təˈnʌɪt/

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.

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