oversleep Meaning & Definition
/əʊvəˈsliːp/
What Does Oversleep Mean?
Oversleep is used as a verb meaning To sleep for longer than intended. It can also mean To sleep for longer than one intended.
Oversleep in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əʊvəˈsliːp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Antonyms | undersleep |
| Verb forms | oversleeps, oversleeping, overslept |
Oversleep Definition (Verb)
- To sleep for longer than intended.
I overslept and was late for school.
- To sleep for longer than one intended.
- To sleep beyond (a given time), to sleep through (an event etc.).
to oversleep one's usual hour of rising
Synonyms of Oversleep
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Oversleep synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Oversleep
Oversleep in a Sentence
I overslept and was late for school.
to oversleep one's usual hour of rising
Word Forms & Grammar
oversleep (third-person singular simple present oversleeps, present participle oversleeping, simple past and past participle overslept)
Words That Rhyme With Oversleep
Origin of Oversleep
From over- + sleep.
Pronouncing Oversleep
The standard pronunciation of oversleep is //əʊvəˈsliːp//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oversleep
What part of speech is oversleep?
Oversleep is a verb.
What is the opposite of oversleep?
The opposite of oversleep is undersleep.
What is the past tense of oversleep?
The past tense of oversleep is overslept. The present participle is oversleeping.
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