Basic Details
Word: Tonight
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: This evening or night, usually referring to the current day.
Synonyms: This evening, later today
Antonyms: Tomorrow, yesterday
Idioms and Phrases
- Tonight's the night: Used to indicate that something exciting is going to happen. Example: "Tonight's the night we finally see the fireworks!"
- See you tonight: A way to tell someone you'll meet or talk to them later in the evening. Example: "I'm going to the party, and I'll see you tonight!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: We are having a family dinner tonight at our favourite restaurant.
Example 2: The movie starts at 7 PM so we should leave the house in an hour to get there tonight.
Example 3: Tonight, I plan to read my new book before going to bed.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "tonight" is made up of two parts: "to" meaning 'at' or 'on' and "night," referring to the time of day when it is dark? This reflects that it is the evening or nighttime of the current day.
Famous Quote
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt. This encourages us to dream about what could happen tonight and in the future!
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tonight" mean?
a) This morning
b) This evening or night
c) Tomorrow
d) Last night
Answer: b) This evening or night
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tonight"?
a) Tomorrow
b) This evening
c) Yesterday
d) Afternoon
Answer: b) This evening
3. What is the antonym of "tonight"?
a) Tomorrow
b) Today
c) The following day
d) Last week
Answer: a) Tomorrow
4. Which sentence uses "tonight" correctly?
a) We are going to the park tonight.
b) I will see you yesterday.
c) I went home tonight after school.
d) The sun rises tonight at six.
Answer: a) We are going to the park tonight.
5. Which idiom indicates that something exciting will happen tonight?
a) See you tomorrow
b) Tonight's the night
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) When it rains it pours
Answer: b) Tonight's the night
