overslept

[US]/ˌəuvə'slept/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. slept for longer than intended or planned, in the past tense and past participle form.

Example Sentences

overslept and woke late.

I overslept my appointment.

Real-world Examples

Oh, what if the tired woman overslept!

Source: American Elementary School English 5

I went to bed late and this morning, I overslept.

Source: BBC Authentic English

But yes, many times in the past I have had problems because I overslept.

Source: Coach Shane helps you practice listening.

I want to make sure that I don't oversleep.

Source: Learn phrases and vocabulary with Vanessa.

Am I late? Oh, my god. Oh, my god. Did i oversleep?

Source: Gossip Girl Selected

All right, I overslept. It can happen to anybody.

Source: Roman Holiday Selection

I was late for class you explained, because I overslept.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

What's happening? We overslept. We need to move.

Source: Ice Age 2: The Meltdown

" I jumped out of bed because I overslept."

Source: Learn phrases and vocabulary with Vanessa.

So I really try my best to never oversleep.

Source: Coach Shane helps you practice listening.

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