Meaning of overnight in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    overnight

    Definitions

    1. lasting through or extending over the whole night

    Examples

    • « a nightlong vigil »
    • « an overnight trip »

    Synonyms

  2. Adverb

    overnight

    Definitions

    1. happening in a short time or with great speed

    Examples

    • « these solutions cannot be found overnight! »

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