oversleep
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verb \ˌō-vər-ˈslēp\over·slept\-ˈslept\over·sleep·ing
Definition of OVERSLEEP
intransitive verb
: to sleep beyond the time for waking
transitive verb
: to allow (oneself) to oversleep
See Examples of OVERSLEEP
- Be sure to set your alarm clock so that you don't oversleep.
First Known Use of OVERSLEEP
14th century
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