Cool MateMeaning of Tonight
In simple words: The time from evening until the early morning of the next day.
Tonight in a sentence
- 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.
How to use Tonight
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.
Related words
Collocations with Tonight
- tonight's dinner
- meet tonight
- party tonight
Synonyms for Tonight
- this evening
- tonite
Opposites of Tonight
- morning
- daytime
Common mistakes with Tonight
- Confusing 'tonight' with 'tonite' in formal contexts.
- Using 'tonight' for days other than evenings.
Tonight appears in
Tonight in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الليلة
الوقت من المساء حتى الصباح الباكر من اليوم التالي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আজ রাতে
আজ সন্ধ্যা থেকে পরের দিন সকাল পর্যন্ত সময়।
- GermanDeutsch
Heute Abend
Die Zeit vom Abend bis zum frühen Morgen des nächsten Tages.
- SpanishEspañol
Esta noche
El tiempo desde la tarde hasta la madrugada del día siguiente.
- Persianفارسی
امشب
از عصر تا اوایل صبح روز بعد.
- FrenchFrançais
Ce soir
Le moment qui va du soir jusqu'au petit matin du jour suivant.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आज रात
अगले दिन की शाम से लेकर सुबह तक का समय।
- ItalianItaliano
stasera
Il periodo che va dalla sera fino alle prime ore del mattino del giorno dopo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Hoje à noite
O período do entardecer até o início da manhã do dia seguinte.
- RussianРусский
Сегодня вечером
Время с вечера до раннего утра следующего дня.
- Urduاردو
آج رات
اگلے دن کی صبح تک شام سے لے کر رات تک کا وقت۔
- Chinese中文
今晚
从晚上到第二天早晨的时间。
More words like Tonight
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Tonight
What does Tonight mean?
The time from evening until the early morning of the next day.
What is the definition of Tonight?
on or during the evening or night of today
How do you use Tonight in a sentence?
Will you have dinner with me tonight?
Can you give another example of Tonight?
It's cold tonight.
What are synonyms for Tonight?
Common alternatives include this evening, tonite.
What is the opposite of Tonight?
Opposite meanings include morning, daytime.
What words go with Tonight?
It commonly pairs with tonight's dinner, meet tonight, party tonight.
What are common mistakes when using Tonight?
Confusing 'tonight' with 'tonite' in formal contexts. Using 'tonight' for days other than evenings.
How do you pronounce Tonight?
US: /["/təˈnaɪt/"]/, UK: /["/təˈnaɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Tonight?
Use 'tonight' when referring to the present evening. It is appropriate for both casual and formal situations, but avoid in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Tonight?
"Tonight" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.