tonight

adverbnountop 1 000 in film dialogue

//təˈnaɪt//
//ðəˈniːt//

During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.

adverb

1
During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.
I want to party tonight!
I had a wonderful time with you tonight.
I had a dreadful nightmare last night; I hope I sleep better tonight.
2
obsoleteLast night.
Besides, I met Lord Bigot and Lord Salisbury, With eyes as red as new-enkindled fire, And others more, going to seek the grave Of Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night On your suggestion.
I dreamt tonight that I did feast with Caesar, And things unluckily charge my fantasy;

Etymology

From Middle English tonyght, to niȝt, from Old English tō niht.

noun

1
The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.
Tonight is the night.
I have high hopes for tonight.

Forms

plural: tonights

Tongue · A village by the Kyle of Tongue in Sutherland, Highland…Toni · A diminutive of the female given name Antonia, sometimes used…tonic · Pertaining to tension, especially of the muscles.

tonight · During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.

tons · Lots; large quantities or numbers (of people or things).tony · Stylish, high-toned, upscale.Tony · A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony

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