Pronunciation

/ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Definitions

• Adjective: Happening, done, or delivered during the night or immediately before or after it. For example: “We need to make an overnight stay due to the late flight.”
• Adverb: During the night or from one day to the next; happening or done quickly or suddenly. Example: “The package will be delivered overnight.”

Adjective (definitions and examples)

• Definition: Describing something that lasts or happens throughout the night, or that is arranged to happen within a single night. Example sentence: “They took an overnight trip to the mountains.”

• Definition: Referring to a financial transaction that takes place between the close of one business day and the start of the next. Example sentence: “The stock market experienced an overnight surge.”

Adverb (definitions and examples)

• Definition: Indicating that something occurs or should occur between the end of one day and the beginning of the next. Example sentence: “The guests can check in any time overnight.”

• Definition: Denoting a transformation or change that happens swiftly. Example sentence: “His attitude towards work changed overnight.”

Phrases

• “Overnight stay”: A brief accommodation lasting only one night.
• “Overnight success”: Refers to a person or thing that becomes successful very quickly.
• “Overnight bag”: A small suitcase or bag containing items needed for a one-night stay away from home.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She packed an overnight bag for her business trip.”
• Adverb: “The snowstorm hit, causing roads to become impassable overnight.”

Synonyms

• Overnight as an adjective:
  • Same-day
  • Overnighter
  • One-night
• Overnight as an adverb:
  • Throughout the night
  • In the course of one night
  • Instantaneously
  • Swiftly
  • Suddenly