Oversleep

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈsliːp/
verb

To sleep longer than intended or needed, often missing an appointment or obligation as a result.

I overslept this morning and missed the school bus.
Visual representation of "oversleep" - To sleep longer than intended or needed, often missing an appointment or obligation as a result.

Often appears as...

  • oversleep for work
  • oversleep an alarm
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Accidental Delay

Oversleep implies an accidental delay, not a deliberate choice to rest more.

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I didn't mean to be late; I simply overslept.
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Missed Events

Use 'oversleep' when missing appointments or important events due to sleeping too much.

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He overslept and missed his job interview.
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Not Habitual

'Oversleep' is typically used for one-time incidents, not regular sleeping patterns.

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She rarely oversleeps, but today she didn't hear her alarm.
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