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Meaning of the word oversleep in English

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oversleep

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsliːp/

UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈsliːp/

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Verb

sleep longer than one intended

Example:

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I overslept and missed my morning class.

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Make sure you don't oversleep tomorrow, we have an early flight.

Synonym:

sleep in lie in

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