Synonyms

tonight

American

[tuh-nahyt] / təˈnaɪt /

noun

this present or coming night; the night of this present day.

adverb

on this present night; on the night of this present day.
Obsolete. during last night.

tonight British

/ təˈnaɪt /

noun

the night or evening of this present day

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adverb

in or during the night or evening of this day
archaic last night

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Etymology

Origin of tonight

before 1000; Middle English to night, Old English tō niht. See to, night

Example Sentences

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He also said HMS Dragon had arrived in the eastern Mediterranean and "tonight begins operational integration into Cyprus's defence alongside allies".

From BBC

Forecasters suggest that, with activity remaining high, there's another chance to see them again tonight.

From BBC

“I felt whoever won tonight should be the No. 1 team in the country and whoever lost should be No. 2.”

From Los Angeles Times

Chambers said: "The lads that started will be looking at the manager and saying 'we produced the goods tonight, can we get another opportunity at the weekend?'"

From BBC

The documents appear to show Lord Mandelson replied: "Sd be announced tonight."

From BBC

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