tonight

[təˈnaɪt]

tonight Definition

• 1. the present or coming night
• 2. during the night of the present day

Using tonight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tonight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm going to the movies tonight.

• Example

  We have a meeting tonight at 7 pm.

• Example

  Tonight, I will cook dinner for my family.

tonight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tonight

• this evening
• this night
• tonight time

Phrases with tonight

• tonight's the night

  used to emphasize that a long-awaited or exciting event is finally happening

  Example

  After months of preparation, tonight's the night of the big concert.

• not tonight

  used to refuse an invitation or suggestion to do something on the current evening

  Example

  A: Do you want to go out for drinks tonight? B: Sorry, not tonight. I have to work early tomorrow.

• tonight and every night

  used to describe something that happens every night, especially if it is undesirable

  Example

  The neighbors' dog barks loudly tonight and every night, keeping us awake.

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Summary: tonight in Brief

The term 'tonight' [təˈnaɪt] refers to the present or coming night, or during the night of the present day. It is often used to indicate plans or events happening in the evening, as in 'I'm going to the movies tonight.' 'Tonight' can also be used in phrases like 'tonight's the night,' emphasizing a long-awaited event, or 'not tonight,' refusing an invitation or suggestion for the current evening.