Cool MateMeaning of Overnight
during or for the night
In simple words: For a night or all night long.
Overnight in a sentence
- We **stayed overnight** in London after the theatre.
- Don't expect it to improve overnight.
- She became famous overnight.
How to use Overnight
Often used in contexts such as travel, delivery, or changes that occur within a single night. It can be informal when talking about sudden developments but is generally neutral.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'overnight' as 'over the night', a sleepover at a friend's house.
Related words
Collocations with Overnight
- overnight stay
- overnight shipping
- overnight transformation
Synonyms for Overnight
- through the night
- all night
- overnight stay
Opposites of Overnight
- daytime
- morning
Common mistakes with Overnight
- Confused with 'over night', which is incorrect as one word.
- Using it incorrectly as an adjective, e.g., 'overnight delivery service' instead of an adverb.
- Incorrectly assuming it can be used for durations longer than a night.
Overnight appears in
Overnight in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خلال الليل
لمدة ليلة أو طوال الليل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এক রাতের মধ্যে
এক রাত বা সারারাত ধরে।
- GermanDeutsch
über Nacht
Für eine Nacht oder die ganze Nacht.
- SpanishEspañol
De la noche a la mañana
Durante una noche o toda la noche.
- Persianفارسی
یک شبه
برای یک شب یا تمام شب.
- FrenchFrançais
Une nuit
Pour une nuit ou toute la nuit.
- Hindiहिन्दी
रात भर
एक रात के लिए या पूरी रात।
- ItalianItaliano
Durante la notte
Per una notte o per tutta la notte.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Da noite para o dia
Por uma noite ou a noite toda.
- RussianРусский
За ночь, на ночь
На одну ночь или всю ночь напролет.
- Urduاردو
راتوں رات، رات بھر
ایک رات کے لیے یا پوری رات۔
- Chinese中文
Overnight
过一夜或者一整夜。
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- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Overnight
What does Overnight mean?
For a night or all night long.
What is the definition of Overnight?
during or for the night
How do you use Overnight in a sentence?
We **stayed overnight** in London after the theatre.
Can you give another example of Overnight?
Don't expect it to improve overnight.
What are synonyms for Overnight?
Common alternatives include through the night, all night, overnight stay.
What is the opposite of Overnight?
Opposite meanings include daytime, morning.
What words go with Overnight?
It commonly pairs with overnight stay, overnight shipping, overnight transformation.
What are common mistakes when using Overnight?
Confused with 'over night', which is incorrect as one word. Using it incorrectly as an adjective, e.g., 'overnight delivery service' instead of an adverb. Incorrectly assuming it can be used for durations longer than a night.
How do you pronounce Overnight?
US: /["/ˌəʊvərˈnaɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Overnight?
Often used in contexts such as travel, delivery, or changes that occur within a single night. It can be informal when talking about sudden developments but is generally neutral.
What CEFR level is Overnight?
"Overnight" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.