Oversleep: meaning, definitions and examples
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oversleep
[ หoสvษrหslip ]
sleeping too long
To oversleep means to sleep for a longer period than intended, often resulting in waking up later than planned. This can occur when someone's alarm fails to go off, they are excessively tired, or they are simply not mindful of the time. Oversleeping can lead to disruptions in daily schedules and activities. While occasional oversleeping might not have serious consequences, frequent occurrences can affect overall health and productivity.
Synonyms
overdo sleep, overslumber, sleep in.
Examples of usage
- I overslept and missed my morning class.
- She tends to oversleep on weekends.
- If I don't set an alarm, I always oversleep.
- Oversleeping can make you feel groggy for the day.
Translations
Translations of the word "oversleep" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dormir demais
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฏเคพเคฆเคพ เคธเฅ เคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verschlafen
๐ฎ๐ฉ terlalu banyak tidur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตัะธะฟะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ przespaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฏ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท dormir trop
๐ช๐ธ dormir de mรกs
๐น๐ท uyuya kalmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๊ฐํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููู ุงูุฒุงุฆุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ pลespat
๐ธ๐ฐ prespaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ก่ฟๅคด
๐ธ๐ฎ prespati
๐ฎ๐ธ ofursvefn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัััา าฑะนัาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงox yatmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ dormir de mรกs
Etymology
The word 'oversleep' is composed of two parts: the prefix 'over-' and the verb 'sleep'. The prefix 'over-' signifies an excessive or greater than normal quantity, while 'sleep' refers to the natural state of rest where consciousness is suspended. The earliest usage of 'oversleep' dates back to the 15th century in English literature, reflecting a common human experience of sleeping longer than intended. Over time, the term has maintained its straightforward meaning and has been incorporated into everyday language as people discuss their sleep patterns. It also highlights the cultural significance of time management and the repercussions of lateness in various societies.