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What does overslept mean? #1 (permalink) Mon Jan 02, 2006 19:22 pm   What does overslept mean?
 

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #15 "Sleep well (1)", question 4

On one occasion to her shame she slept over.

(a) On
(b) to
(c) slept over

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #15 "Sleep well (1)", answer 4

On one occasion to her shame she overslept.

Correct entry: overslept
The error was: (c) slept over
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Meaning of overslept #2 (permalink) Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:41 am   Meaning of overslept
 

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Overslept = slept past the intended waking time.
Slept over = stayed overnight at another's home.
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