Meaning & Definition of word "Oversleep"
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Oversleep
/ˌoʊvərˈsliːp/
verb:
- 1. to sleep longer than intended, especially past the time one is supposed to wake up.
- Example: I accidentally overslept and missed my morning class.
- 2. to fail to wake up at the scheduled time due to excessive sleep.
- Example: She tends to oversleep on weekends when she doesn't set an alarm.
- 3. to sleep beyond what is necessary, often leading to feeling groggy or lethargic.
- Example: After a long week, I decided to oversleep on Saturday to recover.
- 4. to unintentionally extend one's sleep period, thereby disrupting plans or schedules.
- Example: He overslept and was late to the important meeting.
Etymology
The word 'oversleep' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or too much, and 'sleep'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
overslept my alarm:
Failed to wake up at the time the alarm was set.
oversleeping habit:
A routine of frequently sleeping longer than intended.
Related Words
sleep:
A natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body.
nap:
A short sleep, usually taken during the day.
snooze:
To sleep lightly or take a short, often unintentional sleep.
Slang Meanings of oversleep
Meaning: Catching extra Z's
Example Sentence: I was catching extra Z's instead of getting up!
Meaning: Hitting the snooze button
Example Sentence: I kept hitting the snooze button and ended up oversleeping.