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oversleeping

The correct spelling is oversleeping.

How to pronounce oversleeping

verb

Say it like: Ove-rsl-eep-ing

The correct spelling is oversleeping. To sleep for longer than intended. For example: "I overslept and was late for school."

Usage Examples

I overslept and was late for school.

to oversleep one's usual hour of rising

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To sleep for longer than intended.
  2. 2.To sleep for longer than one intended.
  3. 3.To sleep beyond (a given time), to sleep through (an event etc.).

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