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tonight

Meaning in simple English

US /təˈnaɪt/

tonight means: During the evening or night of today.

adverb

THIS EVENINGA1

During the evening or night of today.

  • I am staying home tonight.
  • Are you coming to dinner tonight?
  • It will probably rain later tonight.

Similar words: this evening, this night

Common phrases: come tonight, tonight at eight, late tonight, stay tonight

noun

THIS NIGHTA2

The evening or night that belongs to today.

  • Tonight is our last night here.
  • Have you made plans for tonight?
  • Tonight's concert starts at seven.

Similar words: this evening, this night

Common phrases: plans for tonight, until tonight

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