Overnight vs Over Night
What’s the difference between them?
Overnight
Meaning:
Lasting or taking place during one night.
Examples:
1. We had an overnight stay at the hotel.
2. I will send the package overnight for delivery tomorrow.
3. We will camp overnight in the forest.
Over Night
Meaning:
common misspelling of 'overnight.'
Examples:
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Synonyms
Antonyms
Overnight
1. All night
2. Instantaneously
3. Immediately
4. Swiftly
5. In a jiffy
1. Gradually
2. Prolonged
3. Endless
4. Interminable
5. All day long
Over Night
This word doesn't exist, so there are no synonyms for it.
This word doesn't exist, so there are no antonyms for it.
Tricks for mastery
Useful tips to understand the difference between confusing words "Overnight", "Over Night".
1. When using 'overnight,' remember that there is only one word without a space.
2. Make sure to double check your spelling of 'overnight' to ensure you don't use the incorrect form, 'over night.'
3. 'One night - one word.'
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Frequently asked questions
When should 'overnight' be used?
Overnight is used to describe something that occurs or lasts throughout the night. It can also be used in the context of traveling, such as camping overnight or taking an overnight flight.
When is the appropriate context for using 'over night'?
Over night is a common misspelling of the word 'overnight' and should not be used.
Do the two words share the same pronunciation?
Yes, these words have similar pronunciation, so you have pay attention to the context to use the correct word.
What are some common mistakes people make when using these words?
The most common mistake people make when using these words is confusing 'overnight' and 'over night'. It is important to remember that 'over night' is a misspelling of 'overnight' and should not be used in any context.
Fill in the gaps to check yourself
1. I forgot my plants outside and they got frosted _____.
2. The bakery prepares its dough to rise _____, so its fresh in the morning.
3. She wasnt expecting her success to happen _____.
4. Do you think its possible to learn an entire subject _____?
5. The train trip is quite long; itll take us _____ to get there.
6. Can the package be delivered _____?
1. I forgot my plants outside and they got frosted overnight.
Explanation: The correct term is overnight, which refers to an event happening or lasting through the night.
2. The bakery prepares its dough to rise overnight, so its fresh in the morning.
Explanation: The dough rises throughout the night, so overnight is the appropriate term.
3. She wasnt expecting her success to happen overnight.
Explanation: The expression happen overnight is idiomatic, meaning something that happens very quickly.
4. Do you think its possible to learn an entire subject overnight?
Explanation: The implication here is about learning quickly, and the correct term is overnight.
5. The train trip is quite long; itll take us overnight to get there.
Explanation: The journey takes the whole night, so overnight is correct.
6. Can the package be delivered overnight?
Explanation: Delivered overnight is a common term used in shipping to refer to next-day delivery.
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