tonight
pronunciation
How to pronounce tonight in British English:
UK [təˈnaɪt]
How to pronounce tonight in American English:
US [təˈnaɪt]
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- Noun:
- the present or immediately coming night
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- Adverb:
- during the night of the present day
Word Origin
- tonight (adv.)
- Old English toniht "in the coming night," from to "at, on" (see to) + niht (see night). As a noun, "in the night after the present day," early 14c. Written as two words until 18c., after which it was to-night until early 20c.
Example
- 1. I don 't want to stay home tonight .
- 2. Daydreaming about those earlier days would not help tonight .
- 3. You can also preview the movement of tonight 's sky , or witness a particular night sky from centuries ago .
- 4. Tonight we will have thanksgiving dinner !
- 5. My turn to cook supper tonight .