tonight

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See also: to-night, tonite, and to-nite

English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /təˈnaɪt/
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  • Rhymes: -aɪt

Adverb

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tonight (not comparable)

  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.
  2. (obsolete) Last night.

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Noun

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tonight (usually uncountable, plural tonights)

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

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Middle English

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Adverb

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tonight

  1. Alternative form of tonyght

Noun

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tonight

  1. Alternative form of tonyght