Overnight — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb adjective verb noun /ˌō-vər-ˈnīt/ (adverb) /ˈō-vər-ˌnīt/ (verb) over·night

Meaning & Definition of Overnight

Overnight (adverb)

  1. on the evening before
  2. during the night
  3. very quickly or suddenly

Overnight (adjective)

  1. of, lasting, or staying the night
  2. sudden, rapid
  3. traveling during the night

Overnight (verb)

  1. to stay overnight
  2. to send (something, such as a package or letter) by a mail service for delivery within one day's time

Overnight (noun)

  1. an overnight stay

Overnight (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in midnight

    similar: midnight, late, night, nightly, nighttime, nocturnal
    opposite: daily, diurnal, noon

Related Entry: Overnight bag (noun)

Overnight bag is a different word from Overnight. The synonyms below are for overnight bag, not for overnight.

  1. as in weekender, weekend bag

    similar: weekend bag, weekender, carryall, carry-on, grip, handbag, holdall (chiefly British), portmanteau, suitcase, traveling bag, wallet, cosmetic case, traveling case, carpetbag, duffel bag, kit, kit bag, backpack, haversack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack, attaché, attaché case, briefcase, valise, baggage, bags, luggage

Related Entry: Overnight bags (noun)

Overnight bags is a different word from Overnight. The synonyms below are for overnight bags, not for overnight.

  1. as in weekenders, weekend bags

    similar: weekend bags, weekenders, carryalls, carry-ons, grips, handbags, holdalls (chiefly British), portmanteaus, suitcases, traveling bags, wallets, cosmetic cases, traveling cases, carpetbags, duffel bags, kit bags, kits, backpacks, haversacks, knapsacks, packsacks, rucksacks, attaché cases, attachés, briefcases, valises, baggages, bags, luggage

Related Entry: Overnight case (noun)

Overnight case is a different word from Overnight. The synonyms below are for overnight case, not for overnight.

  1. as in overnight bag, weekend bag

    similar: overnight bag, weekend bag, fanny pack, school bag, seabag, carryall, carry-on, grip, handbag, holdall (chiefly British), portmanteau, suitcase, traveling bag, haversack, backpack, kit bag, knapsack, pack, packsack, rucksack

Related Entry: Overnight cases (noun)

Overnight cases is a different word from Overnight. The synonyms below are for overnight cases, not for overnight.

  1. as in overnight bags, weekend bags

    similar: overnight bags, weekend bags, fanny packs, school bags, seabags, carryalls, carry-ons, grips, handbags, holdalls (chiefly British), portmanteaus, suitcases, traveling bags, haversacks, backpacks, kit bags, knapsacks, packs, packsacks, rucksacks

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Overnight

The most common words with a similar meaning to Overnight:

midnight, late, night, nightly, nighttime, nocturnal

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Overnight

Words with the opposite meaning of Overnight:

daily, diurnal, noon

Word Forms of Overnight

Inflections: overnighted, overnighting, overnights

Origin & Etymology of Overnight

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Overnight

Words & Phrases Containing Overnight

overnight bag, overnighter

Frequently Asked Questions about Overnight

What does "Overnight" mean?

"Overnight" means on the evening before. As an an adverb, an adjective, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: on the evening before.

What is another word for "Overnight"?

Other words for "Overnight" include midnight, late, night, nightly, nighttime and nocturnal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Overnight" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Overnight"?

Antonyms of "Overnight" include daily, diurnal and noon.

Is "Overnight" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Overnight" can be used as an adverb, an adjective, a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Overnight" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Overnight" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Overnight"?

"Overnight" is pronounced /ˌō-vər-ˈnīt/ as an adverb and /ˈō-vər-ˌnīt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as over·night.

What is the origin of the word "Overnight"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Overnight" meaning "as in midnight"?

When "Overnight" (adjective) means as in midnight, synonyms include midnight, late, night, nightly, nighttime and nocturnal. Opposites in this sense include daily, diurnal and noon.