OVERSLEPT Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

overslept

verb

past tense of oversleep

as in slept in

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slept in
dropped off
dreamed
slept
nodded off
drowsed (off)
hibernated
dozed
napped
slumbered
rested
snoozed
catnapped

Dissimilar Words

rose
arose
woke
aroused
awoke

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dreamed

Verb

Kennedy and Eames, who’ve been friends since middle school, have both dreamed about opening a restaurant one day.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
The Dreamers have dreamed big, raised private capital and put together a stadium proposal.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

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