Tonight

/təˈnaɪt/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

During the night of the present day.

I have plans to watch a movie tonight.

On the night of a specific event or occasion.

The concert is taking place tonight at the arena.

Referring to the evening or night of the current day.

Are you coming over for dinner tonight?

Indicating a specific time reference relative to the present day.

Tonight, we will discuss our travel plans for next week.

Used to emphasize urgency or importance regarding nighttime events.

You need to submit your report tonight!

Middle English; from 'to' + 'night'

Tonight's the night

A phrase indicating that something significant will happen tonight.

Tonight's forecast

Refers to the weather predictions for tonight.

See you tonight

An expression meaning to meet later in the evening.

evening

The period of the day from the end of the afternoon until night.

night

The time between sunset and sunrise when it is dark.

Gonna party tonight

We're gonna party tonight like there's no tomorrow!

Hitting the club tonight

We're hitting the club tonight, it's gonna be epic!