sliːp ɪn
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- sleep
- Particle:
- in
- Separable:
- No
What does "sleep in" mean?
- To sleep later than usual in the morning
- To oversleep accidentally
Examples
- I love to sleep in on weekends.
- I slept in and missed my first class.
- Don't wake me up - I'm going to sleep in tomorrow.
- She never sleeps in, even on holidays.
- He slept in because his alarm didn't go off.
How to use it
Can be intentional (enjoying a late morning) or accidental (oversleeping). 'Lie in' is the British equivalent.
Similar expressions
oversleep
lie in
sleep late
Opposites
wake up early
rise early
Related phrasal verbs
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