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overnight
01
during a single night
Examples
The flowers bloomed overnight, transforming the garden.
The temperature dropped overnight, causing frost on the windows.
1.1
used to refer to something that lasts or happens the entire night
Examples
The travelers decided to stay overnight at a nearby motel.
The lights were left on overnight to keep the parking lot illuminated.
02
used to refer to something happening very quickly or suddenly, often within a short period
Examples
Her business became successful overnight after one viral social media post.
The city ’s weather changed overnight, going from warm and sunny to cold and stormy.
Overnight
01
a brief stay or stop that lasts for just one night
Examples
They planned an overnight in the mountains before continuing their journey.
The package included an overnight in a cozy countryside inn.
overnight
Examples
The hotel offers overnight accommodations for guests needing to stay the entire night.
The hospital has an overnight emergency department for patients requiring urgent medical attention.
02
happening or changing very quickly, often within a short period
Examples
The product ’s overnight success caught everyone by surprise.
She became an overnight sensation after her video went viral.
to overnight
01
to stay in a particular place for the duration of one night
Examples
We overnighted at a cozy bed and breakfast during our road trip.
The hikers overnighted at a mountain lodge before continuing their ascent.
02
to transport goods during the night to ensure they arrive by the next day
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
The company overnighted the documents to the client to meet the urgent deadline.
We overnighted the package to ensure it would be delivered first thing in the morning.
