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overnight

o·ver·night

overnight

 
 
parts of speech:
adverb, adjective
part of speech: adverb
pronunciation: o vr naIt
definition 1: for a single night.
We will stay here overnight and then drive the rest of the way home tomorrow.
definition 2: suddenly.
Success usually doesn't come overnight.
 
part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: o vr naIt
definition 1: lasting or staying one night.
My cousin came for an overnight visit.
definition 2: for use on trips that are short or for a single night.
I packed an overnight bag.
definition 3: sudden.
Her song brought her overnight fame.