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overnight

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt]

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Learn how to use overnight in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “time duration”

(adverb) during or for the duration of one night. When you say something happens overnight, it means it happens quickly, usually while you are sleeping.

Example

The weather changed overnight, and we woke up to snow.

Example

The project did not improve overnight; it took several weeks to see progress.

Example

Did the town really transform overnight?

Context: “time duration”

(adjective) something that lasts or is intended to last for one night. If you stay overnight somewhere, it means you are spending the night there.

Example

We had an overnight trip to the beach and it was a lot of fun.

Example

We decided not to stay overnight because we were too tired to drive back.

Example

Are you planning to stay overnight at your friend's house?

Context: “business”

(noun) a type of express delivery service that promises delivery in one night. It's often used for sending packages quickly so they arrive the next day.

Example

I used an overnight service to send my package, and it arrived early in the morning.

Example

The overnight service failed to deliver my package on time, which made me very upset.

Example

Can you tell me how much an overnight delivery costs?

How to pronounce overnight

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt]

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