oversleep
0 synonyms and 1 antonyms for oversleep, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To sleep for longer than you meant to, missing the time you were supposed to wake up.
Antonyms
How to use oversleep
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From over- + sleep, going back to Old English ofer- ("over") and slǣpan ("to sleep").
Full origin of oversleep →Frequently asked questions
What does “oversleep” mean?
The word “oversleep” means to sleep for longer than you meant to, missing the time you were supposed to wake up. In plain terms, to sleep past the time you needed to get up.
How do you pronounce “oversleep”?
“Oversleep” is pronounced oh-vuh-SLEEP (/oʊvəɹˈslip/ in IPA).
How do you use “oversleep” in a sentence?
Here is “oversleep” used in a sentence: “Set two alarms so you don't oversleep tomorrow.”
What is the opposite of “oversleep”?
The opposite of “oversleep” — its antonyms — is undersleep.
What part of speech is “oversleep”?
“Oversleep” is a verb.
Where does the word “oversleep” come from?
The word “oversleep” comes from Old English. From over- + sleep, going back to Old English ofer- ("over") and slǣpan ("to sleep").