overnight
Translation
overnight, for the night, suddenly
Examples
He became a star overnight.
He became a star overnight.
We stayed overnight at a hotel.
We stayed overnight at a hotel.
Please pack an overnight bag.
Please pack an overnight bag.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) overnight for the duration of a night We stayed overnight at a hotel.
an overnight ((noun)) lasting one night Please pack an overnight bag.
Similar Words
Synonyms (adverb): suddenly, for the night; Synonyms (adjective): one-night
Etymology
From 'over-' (for the duration of) and 'night'. It literally means lasting for the duration of the night.
Memory Tips
Think of something happening or lasting 'over' the course of a single 'night'.