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tonight

tuh-NYT/təˈnaɪt/

3 meanings of tonight

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  1. 1
    adverb
    On the evening or night of today.

    We are going to see a movie tonight after dinner.

    Please call me tonight when you get home safely.

    UsageUse it for past or future: see you tonight. For the night before today, say last night.

  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The night of today.

    Tonight will be cold and clear, perfect for watching the stars.

    She plans to spend all of tonight studying for her exam.

    UsageYou can say Tonight is cold, plans for tonight, or tonight's show.

  3. 3
    adverbobsolete
    During the night that has just passed, or last night.
    I dreamt tonight that I did feast with Caesar, And things unluckily charge my fantasy;
    1599, William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Iulius Cæsar”Here, tonight means last night, the night just past.
    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.
    1596, William Shakespeare, The Life and Death of King JohnHere, to-night means last night, the night just past.
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Origin

From Old English "tō niht," from "tō" (to, at) and "niht" (night).