tonight means during the night following the current day; during the evening of today. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 70 out of 100.
tonight is pronounced /təˈnaɪt/.
Etymology
From Middle English tonyght, to niȝt, from Old English tō niht.
adv
- During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.“I want to party tonight!”
- Last night.“Besides, I met Lord Bigot and Lord Salisbury,
With eyes as red as new-enkindled fire,
And others more, going to seek the grave
Of Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night
On your suggestion.”
noun
- The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.“Tonight is the night.”