tonight

alternative to-night · alternative to-nite · alternative tonite · alternative t'night

1. not comparableDuring the night following the current day; during the evening of today.

   I want to party tonight!

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   I had a wonderful time with you tonight.

   I had a dreadful nightmare last night; I hope I sleep better tonight.

2. not comparableobsoleteLast night.

   I dreamt tonight that I did feast with Caesar, And things unluckily charge my fantasy;

   1599 (first performance), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Iulius Cæsar”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act III, scene iii]

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   Besides, I met Lord Bigot and Lord Salisbury, With eyes as red as new-enkindled fire, And others more, going to seek the grave Of Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night On your suggestion.

   1596, William Shakespeare, The Life and Death of King John, act 4, scene 2, page 165

plural tonights · alternative to-night · alternative to-nite · alternative tonite · alternative t'night

1. uncountableusuallyThe nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

   Tonight is the night.

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   I have high hopes for tonight.