overslept

/ɒvərslept/

Definitions

1. verb

to sleep later or longer than intended, typically resulting in missing an appointment, deadline, or other important engagement

“I overslept and missed the train to work.”

2. noun

the act of sleeping later or longer than intended

“I was aware of the consequences of my oversleeping.”

3. adjective

having slept later or longer than intended

“I felt groggy after an overslept night.”

Synonyms

  • oversleep
  • overslept
  • slept in
  • snoozed

Antonyms

  • awakened
  • waked