Overnight

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈnaɪt/
adverb

For the entire night.

They stayed at the hotel overnight.
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Often appears as...

  • stay overnight
  • travel overnight
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Duration emphasized

Emphasizes that something continues for the whole night without interruption.

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The baby cried overnight, so nobody got much sleep.
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Travel context

Often used to describe travel plans that involve leaving in the evening and arriving the next morning.

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We're catching the overnight train to Scotland.
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Temporary stay

Suggests a short, often one-night stay, typically for convenience.

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I'm staying overnight at a friend's place after the concert.
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