tonight
word
/təˈnaɪt/, /tʊˈnaɪt/
tuh-NYTE
/tənˈaɪt/
tuh-NYTE
Definition
The time or period of the current or upcoming night, usually referring to the evening or nighttime hours.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to talk about plans, events, or time during the night. Usually means the night of today, but can sometimes refer to the near future night. Collocates often with verbs like 'go out', 'watch', 'see', and phrases like 'tonight's show' or 'tonight at 8'.
Spanish: esta nochePortuguese (BR): esta noitePortuguese (PT): esta noiteChinese (Simplified): 今晚Chinese (Traditional): 今晚Hindi: आज रातArabic: الليلةBengali: আজ রাতেRussian: сегодня вечером - сегодня ночьюJapanese: 今夜 - 今晩Vietnamese: tối nayKorean: 오늘 밤Turkish: bu akşam - bu geceUrdu: آج راتIndonesian: malam ini
Example Sentences
I have a meeting tonight at 7 PM.
basic
We will watch a movie tonight.
basic
They will arrive tonight from the airport.
basic
What are you doing tonight? Want to join us?
natural
I’m tired. I’ll stay home tonight and rest.
natural
There’s a concert tonight downtown, do you want to come?
natural