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Definition overnight in British English

overnight adjective

adjective
/ˈəʊvə(r)ˌnaɪt/
1

working, travelling, or happening during the night

Example

an overnight stay

Example

the overnight train/flight/ferry

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2

happening after a very short time

Example

an overnight success

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Definition overnight in British English