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tonight

/təˈnaɪt/

[/təˈnaɪt/]

on this night

Beginneradverb

Definition

Tonight means on the night of today.

Example

We are going to a concert tonight.

We are going to a concert tonight.

Etymology

From Old English 'to niht', meaning 'on this night'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to talk about the coming or present night.

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