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overslept

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvɚˈslɛpt]

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Learn how to use overslept in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “daily routine”

(verb) to sleep longer than you intended and miss the time you planned to wake up. It's like when you mean to wake up at a certain time but stay in bed too long instead.

Example

I overslept this morning, so I had to rush to get ready for school.

Example

She didn't oversleep; she woke up right on time and got to class early.

Example

Did you oversleep for your appointment today?

How to pronounce overslept

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvɚˈslɛpt]

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