tonight
//təˈnaɪt//
informalForms
- Plural
- tonights
Definitions
1.During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.
- I had a wonderful time with you tonight.
- I had a dreadful nightmare last night; I hope I sleep better tonight.
- I want to party tonight!
1.The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.
- I have high hopes for tonight.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #729
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Common
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From Middle English tonyght, to niȝt
From Old English tō niht.