Tonight

usgb/təˈnaɪt/
adverb

This evening or night.

We are going to the movies tonight.
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Often appears as...

  • see you tonight
  • tonight's meeting
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Time Specificity

Use 'tonight' to refer to the evening or night of the current day only.

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Are we still on for our game night tonight?
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Casual Plans

'Tonight' is often used when talking about social plans or casual meetups.

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Let's catch up tonight over coffee.
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Immediate Future

It's used for something happening in the immediate future but doesn't imply an exact time.

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I'll start packing for our trip tonight.
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