An unbelievable story spread through the office overnight.
An unbelievable story spread through the office overnight.
English
overnight
ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt, ˌoʊ.vɚˈnaɪt
Meaning: during or throughout the night
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Example sentences
You can leave your car parked here overnight.
You can leave your car parked here overnight.
I'll let the beans soak in water overnight.
I'll let the beans soak in water overnight.
The flood washed away the small bridge overnight.
The flood washed away the small bridge overnight.
The suspect was held in the local lockup overnight before being transferred to the county jail.
The suspect was held in the local lockup overnight before being transferred to the county jail.
Usage Notes
As an adverb, it describes something happening for the duration of a night. It can also figuratively mean 'very suddenly'.
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