Word definition: tonight

Etimology


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

adverb


tonight (not comparable)

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

(obsolete) Last night.

Examples


I want to party tonight!

I had a wonderful time with you tonight.

Besides, I met Lord Bigot and Lord Salisbury,With eyes as red as new-enkindled fire,And others more, going to seek the graveOf Arthur, whom they say is killed to-nightOn your suggestion.

I dreamt tonight that I did feast with Caesar,And things unluckily charge my fantasy;

noun


tonight (usually uncountable, plural tonights)

The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

Examples


Tonight is the night.

I have high hopes for tonight.

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