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tonight.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/təˈnaɪt//ðəˈniːt/Northumbria
  1. During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.

    not-comparable
    I want to party tonight!
    I had a wonderful time with you tonight.
  2. Last night.

    not-comparable · obsolete
Where this word comes from

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

noun/təˈnaɪt//ðəˈniːt/Northumbria
  1. The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

    uncountable · usually
    Tonight is the night.
    I have high hopes for tonight.
Where this word comes from

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

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