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tonight

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: 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

Questions about tonight

What does tonight mean?

During the evening or night of today.

What is tonight in other languages?

Türkçe: bu akşam · Español: esta noche · Français: ce soir · Deutsch: heute Abend · Italiano: stasera · 日本語: 今夜

How do you pronounce tonight?

It is pronounced /təˈnaɪt/.

How do you use tonight in a sentence?

I am staying home tonight. Are you coming to dinner tonight?

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