Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌnaɪt/
noun the period of time between one night and the next
A1 I packed my bags for the overnight trip.
A2 The overnight train ride was surprisingly comfortable.
B1 We decided to stay at an overnight campsite to save money.
B2 The hotel offers overnight parking for guests.
C1 The overnight delivery service guarantees your package will arrive by morning.
C2 The company has an overnight shift for employees who prefer working at night.
adjective occurring, situated, or done during the night
A1 I left my bag at the hotel overnight.
A2 The bread dough needs to rise overnight.
B1 The overnight train journey was long but comfortable.
B2 The company saw an overnight increase in profits.
C1 The decision to invest in the stock market paid off overnight.
C2 The scientist made an overnight breakthrough in cancer research.
adverb for or during the night
A1 I left my shoes outside to dry overnight.
A2 She decided to stay at her friend's house overnight.
B1 The package will be delivered overnight.
B2 The company saw overnight success with their new product.
C1 The decision to invest in the stock market paid off overnight.
C2 The artist's popularity skyrocketed overnight after their performance went viral.
formal The package will be delivered overnight via express shipping.
informal I'll work on this project overnight to meet the deadline.
slang Let's pull an all-nighter and finish this assignment overnight.
figurative The success didn't come overnight, it was the result of years of hard work.
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