tonight — on the present day during the evening or night
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: on the present day during the evening or night
Pronunciation (IPA): /təˈnaɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom said no video games tonight, but my dad secretly handed me the controller.
- I have three exams tomorrow, but tonight I'm binge-watching Netflix instead of studying.
- Tonight is the perfect night for stargazing.
tonight
ADVERB[/təˈnaɪt/]
on the present day during the evening or night
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'to niht', a compound of 'to' (this) and 'niht' (night). Over time, these elements fused into a single word to denote the present or coming night.
Breakdown
to- (this) + -niht (night). The prefix 'to-' functions as a demonstrative element meaning 'this' or 'that', combined with 'niht' meaning 'night'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said no video games tonight, but my dad secretly handed me the controller.”
“I have three exams tomorrow, but tonight I'm binge-watching Netflix instead of studying.”
“Tonight is the perfect night for stargazing.”
“We're having a family dinner tonight.”
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