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overnight Definition

over·night (ō′vər nīt′, ō′vər nīt′)

adverb

  1. during or through the night
  2. on or during the previous evening
  3. suddenly

adjective

  1. done or going on during or through the night
  2. of or for the previous evening
  3. staying through the night an overnight guest
  4. ☆ of or for a brief trip an overnight bag

noun

an overnight stay, usually one away from home

intransitive verb

to spend the night, usually away from home

overnight Synonyms

overnight

modif.

one night, lasting one night, during the night; see late 4.