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All-night Definition & Meaning

all-night
adjective
  1. lasting, open, or operating through the whole night; "a nightlong vigil"; "an all-night drugstore"; "an overnight trip"

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Frequently asked questions

What does all-night mean?
lasting, open, or operating through the whole night; "a nightlong vigil"; "an all-night drugstore"; "an overnight trip"
What part of speech is all-night?
All-night is an adjective.

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