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tonight

/təˈnaɪt/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The current day as it is ending; the present time.

    - "I have a meeting tonight."
    - "The sun sets tonight."
    - "What are your plans for tonight?"

Pronunciation
  1. /təˈnaɪt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with tonight
fight , light , bright , night , right , height
Variants
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tonight , tonights
Etymology
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From Middle English ton, toun 'village, town' + night.


Trivia
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  1. The longest night of the year is called the winter solstice.

  2. The shortest night of the year is called the summer solstice.

  3. In many cultures, the night before Christmas Eve is called 'Christmas Eve' or 'Night Before Christmas'.


Related Concepts
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  1. evening: Refers to the period of light decreasing towards darkness, from late afternoon to night.

  2. nighttime: Refers to the period of darkness, from sunset to sunrise.


Culture
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In literature, 'tonight' is often used to create a sense of anticipation or excitement, as in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. In music, the Rolling Stones' song 'Tonight's the Night' expresses a sense of urgency and desire.

How to Memorize "tonight"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a sun setting and the stars coming out to remember the meaning of 'tonight'.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'tonight' with your evening plans or activities.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tonight's the time' to remember the meaning.


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