"over night" meaning in English

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Adverb

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} over night (not comparable)
  1. Alternative form of overnight. Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: overnight
    Sense id: en-over_night-en-adv-amXS4Axu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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