oversleep Definition
to sleep longer than you intended or wanted to.
Using oversleep: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oversleep" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I overslept and missed my morning class.
Example
She always oversleeps on weekends.
Example
If you oversleep, you'll be late for your meeting.
oversleep Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for oversleep
- sleep in
- sleep too long
- miss the alarm
- be late for work
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Summary: oversleep in Brief
The verb 'oversleep' [ˌəʊvəˈsliːp] means to sleep longer than intended or desired. It is often used when someone misses an appointment or is late for work or school. Examples include 'I overslept and missed my morning class' and 'If you oversleep, you'll be late for your meeting.' Synonyms include 'sleep in' and 'miss the alarm.'
