tonight

UK: təˈnaɪt | US: təˈnaɪt

Definition

  1. adv. during the coming night

  2. n. the night of the present day

Structure
to <at>night <the period of darkness>
Etymology

The word "tonight" originates from Old English "tō niht," a combination of the preposition "tō" (meaning "at" or "on") and "niht" (meaning "night"). Over time, the phrase condensed into a single word, retaining its original sense of "during the current night." This structure is common in English time-related terms (e.g., "today," "tomorrow"), where a preposition merges with a noun to form an adverb.

Examples

  1. We’re going to a concert tonight.

  2. Tonight’s weather forecast predicts rain.

  3. She promised to finish her homework tonight.

  4. What are your plans for tonight?

  5. The stars are especially bright tonight.