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Meaning of the word oversleep in English

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oversleep

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsliːp/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsliːp/
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Verb

1.

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 inlie in
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