CEFR B1

overnight

adverb, adjective

Meaning

During the night, or from one evening to the next morning.

Examples

The package arrived overnight.
She stayed overnight at her friend's house.

Synonyms: during the night, all night, by morning, in the interim

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overnight (B1)

adverb, adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊ.vɚˈnaɪt/

Definition

During the night, or from one evening to the next morning.

Examples

The package arrived overnight.
She stayed overnight at her friend's house.
The weather changed dramatically overnight.

How to Use overnight

stay overnight (collocation): To remain in a place for one night. — "They stayed overnight at a motel."
overnight bag (collocation): A small bag suitable for carrying clothes and essentials for one night. — "He packed an overnight bag for the weekend trip."
overnight delivery (collocation): A service that ensures a package arrives the next morning. — "We opted for overnight delivery to ensure it arrived on time."

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