are you free tonight vs what are you up to tonight?

Both phrases are correct and commonly used to inquire about someone's availability or plans for the evening. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the level of formality you wish to convey.

Last updated: April 12, 2024 • 290 views

are you free tonight

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about someone's availability for the evening.

This phrase is a straightforward way to ask if someone is available or has plans for the night.

Examples:

Are you free tonight or do you have other plans?
I wanted to see if you're free tonight to grab dinner.
Are you free tonight to catch a movie?
Are you free tonight to hang out?
Are you free tonight to chat?

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Apr 12, 2019 ... Just say what youre thinking. are you free tonight. I dont know, why? Not being "free" doesnt mean you have plans. "You doing ...
Apr 20, 2017 ... Synonym for are you free tonight? it's the same thing, but "available" is more formal. i recommend you when you are meeting a person, ...
Here's how I'd say it: Hey, are you free tonight? Do you want to hang out?
29.4k Likes, 429 Comments - lil CC (@cydneychristine) on Instagram: “are you free tonight? ✨ ”

Alternatives:

Are you available tonight?
Do you have plans for tonight?
Are you busy tonight?
Can you hang out tonight?
Do you want to do something tonight?

what are you up to tonight?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about someone's plans or activities for the evening.

This phrase is a more casual and informal way to inquire about someone's plans or activities for the night.

Examples:

Hey, what are you up to tonight?
What are you up to tonight? Want to hang out?
What are you up to tonight? Let's catch a movie.
What are you up to tonight? Any plans?
What are you up to tonight? Just chilling at home?

Alternatives:

What are your plans for tonight?
What do you have going on tonight?
What's on your agenda for tonight?
What are you doing tonight?
Any plans for tonight?

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