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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.

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