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oversleep

verb (oversleep, oversleeps, overslept, oversleeping)

«oversleep» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To sleep longer than you meant to, so that you wake up late. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday school life, oversleeping makes you late. It is common in stories and excuses.

Examples

I overslept and missed the bus. tree →
Don't oversleep on the day of the trip! tree →
He always oversleeps on Mondays. tree →
Set two alarms so you won't oversleep. tree →
The Dormouse seemed to oversleep all the time. tree →
She overslept and had to run to school. tree →

Note

Past: overslept (not oversleeped). Do not confuse with «sleep over» (stay the night at a friend's house).

On Mova

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