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How to pronounce “oversleep

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Pronunciation guide for oversleep

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of oversleep with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Highlights: Matthew Walkerhangover, where you sort of oversleep
Definition summary
(intransitive) To sleep for longer than intended. [from 14th c.]

Example 1 of 4

How to pronounce oversleep

Highlights: Matthew Walker

hangover, where you sort of oversleep

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “oversleep

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To sleep for longer than intended. [from 14th c.]
  • (reflexive, now rare) To sleep for longer than one intended. [from 15th c.]
  • (transitive) To sleep beyond (a given time), to sleep through (an event etc.). [from 16th c.]

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