Cool MateTonight
UK /["/təˈnaɪt/"]/US /["/təˈnaɪt/"]/
Definition
on or during the evening or night of today
In simple words: The time from evening until the early morning of the next day.
Examples
- Will you have dinner with me tonight?
- It's cold tonight.
- I don't expect to see him until late tonight.
- I will be out of town tonight and tomorrow.
Usage notes
Use 'tonight' when referring to the present evening. It is appropriate for both casual and formal situations, but avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone time expression
Memory hint
Think of the phrase 'Tonight's the night' to remember it's the evening of today.
Collocations
- tonight's dinner
- meet tonight
- party tonight
Synonyms
- this evening
- tonite
Antonyms
- morning
- daytime
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'tonight' with 'tonite' in formal contexts.
- Using 'tonight' for days other than evenings.