overnight

//ˈoʊvərnaɪt//
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Adverb

overnightCanonical form
1

during or throughout the night

We drove overnight to reach the city by morning.

2

suddenly or very quickly

She became famous overnight.

3

for one night

We stayed overnight at a hotel near the airport.

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Adjective

overnightCanonical form
1

happening or done during the night

We took an overnight train to Paris.

2

happening or achieved very quickly or suddenly

She became an overnight success after her first novel was published.

3

lasting for one night

We booked an overnight stay at the hotel.

Verb

1

to stay somewhere for one night

We overnighted at a small hotel near the airport.

Noun

1

a stay lasting one night

The hotel offers a special rate for an overnight stay.