Tonight

/təˈnaɪt/ · adverb

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.
2. (obsolete) Last night.
3. The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

Example Sentences

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.

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;

Tonight is the night.

I have high hopes for tonight.

Synonyms for tonight

Antonyms for tonight

Related Words

Word Forms

• to-night
• to-nite
• tonite
• t'night
• tonights

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