Basic Details
Word: Overnight
Part of Speech: Adverb and Adjective
Meaning: Happening or being done during the night; or something that lasts for one night.
Synonyms: During the night, all night, suddenly
Antonyms: Over a period of time, gradually
Idioms and Phrases
- Overnight success: Someone or something that becomes popular very quickly. Example: "The new app became an overnight success, attracting millions of users in just one week."
- Stay overnight: To spend the night at a place. Example: "We decided to stay overnight at our friend's house after the party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The weather changed overnight, and we woke up to a beautiful blanket of snow.
Example 2: My cat loves to sleep on my bed overnight, keeping me company.
Example 3: We planned to finish the project overnight to meet the deadline.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "overnight" is often used in business to describe a company that gains fame or success very quickly, sometimes seemingly without effort?
Famous Quote
"Success is not an overnight phenomenon; it is a journey filled with persistence and hard work." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "overnight" mean?
a) Lasting a week
b) Happening during the night
c) Occurring in the morning
d) Taking a long time
Answer: b) Happening during the night
2. Which of these is a synonym of "overnight"?
a) Gradually
b) All week
c) Suddenly
d) Often
Answer: c) Suddenly
3. Which sentence uses "overnight" correctly?
a) I will finish my homework overnight.
b) The overnight train arrived on time.
c) She wrote an overnight letter.
d) The overnight sun sets early.
Answer: b) The overnight train arrived on time.
4. Which idiom means the same as "overnight success"?
a) Slowly but surely
b) A flash in the pan
c) A bird in the hand
d) All in good time
Answer: b) A flash in the pan
5. What is the opposite of "overnight"?
a) Over time
b) All night
c) During the day
d) Quickly
Answer: a) Over time
