tonight
- 01 A1 Beginner
adv.during the evening or night of today.
adv.occurring during the evening or nighttime of the current day.
Simple“We are going to see a movie tonight after dinner.”
In context“The meteor shower is expected to be visible tonight, provided the cloud cover clears by midnight.”
UsageTypically placed at the beginning or end of a clause to indicate time.
Synonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
n.the night of the present day.
n.the nighttime period of the current date, often used as the subject or object of a sentence.
Simple“Tonight is the first time I have seen the moon so bright.”
In context“Tonight marks the anniversary of the treaty, and celebrations are planned throughout the city center.”
UsageFunctions as an uncountable noun.
From Middle English tonyght, to niȝt, from Old English tō niht.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.