Synonyms for

Tonight

Verb / tʌˈnaɪt / / tʊˈnaɪt / Another word for tonight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the time between now and the following day; this evening

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Informal

this evening

Literary

this eve

Antonyms

yesterday tomorrow morning afternoon earlier later

Common collocations

  • tonight's dinner
  • tonight's show
  • tonight's game
  • tonight's concert
  • tonight's party
  • tonight's events
  • tonight's broadcast

Word family

adverb tonight

Usage note

Tonight refers specifically to the evening or night of the current day. It is an adverb of time.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to the movies tonight.
  2. I am having spaghetti for dinner tonight.
  3. I have a soccer game tonight.
  4. I am going to bed early tonight.
  5. I am going to a concert tonight.

Quotes

  • The night is always darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming. - Harvey Dent
  • I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. - Sarah Williams
  • The future starts tonight, right now, where you stand. - Oprah Winfrey

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