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Meaning of the word "sleep in" in English

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sleep in

US /sliːp ɪn/
UK /sliːp ɪn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to sleep until later in the morning than you usually do

Example:
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I love to sleep in on weekends.
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She decided to sleep in because she was tired.
Synonym:
oversleeplie in
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