tonight
|to/night|
A1
/təˈnaɪt/
the present night
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tonight' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'tō' meaning 'to' and 'niht' meaning 'night'.
Historical Evolution
'tō niht' transformed into the Middle English word 'tonight', and eventually became the modern English word 'tonight'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to the night', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the night of the present day'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
on the present night or the night following the present day.
I will finish my homework tonight.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35