Overslumber: meaning, definitions and examples
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overslumber
[ หoสvษrหslษmษ ]
sleep too long
To overslumber means to sleep for an excessively long period, usually extending beyond the intended or necessary time. It implies a failure to wake up at the expected time, often leading to missing appointments or responsibilities.
Synonyms
doze off, oversleep, sleep in.
Examples of usage
- I overslept this morning and missed my meeting.
- He tends to overslumber on weekends, losing track of time.
- After a long week at work, she decided to overslumber on Saturday.
Translations
Translations of the word "overslumber" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dormir demais
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคนเฅเคค เคฆเฅเคฐ เคคเค เคธเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verschlafen
๐ฎ๐ฉ terlalu lama tidur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตัะฟะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ przespany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฏ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท dormir trop longtemps
๐ช๐ธ dormir demasiado
๐น๐ท aลฤฑrฤฑ uyumak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณผ๋ํ๊ฒ ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููู ุงูุฒุงุฆุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ pลespat
๐ธ๐ฐ prespaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ก่ฟๅคด
๐ธ๐ฎ prespati
๐ฎ๐ธ sofna of mikiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะนัาัะฐะฟ าะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงox yatmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ dormir de mรกs
Etymology
The term 'overslumber' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or too much, and the word 'slumber' which comes from Middle English 'slombren,' meaning to sleep. The concept of oversleeping has been recognized throughout history, especially in contexts where social obligations or responsibilities can be affected by oneโs level of rest. The use of 'overslumber' has become more common in modern vernacular, reflecting a growing awareness of sleep patterns and their impacts on daily life, particularly in the context of busy lifestyles and the prioritization of rest. The term has evolved in popular culture, often seen in conversations about work-life balance and the importance of sleep for health.