sleep in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Sleep later than usual in the morning
Why “in”? A person remains in a place or activity instead of leaving it. This can mean home, work, sleep, or a difficult effort.
“Leo never sleeps in on weekday mornings.”
“Mia slept in until ten.”
“Maya and Leo slept in on Sunday morning at the seaside hotel.”
Don't confuse with
Sleep in means sleep later than usual in the morning. Sleep out means sleep outside or away from your home.
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sleep out
A contrast learners often mix up
Sleep outside or away from your home
be in
Same in pattern: at home
Be present at home or at work
hang in
Same in pattern: at home
Stay determined despite difficulties
live in
Same in pattern: at home
Live at the place where you work
stay in
Same in pattern: at home
Remain at home rather than going out
turn in
Same in pattern: at home
Go to bed for the night; Give work or an item to the person responsible for it
sleep around
Same base verb: sleep
Have casual sexual relationships with several people
sleep off
Same base verb: sleep
Recover from something by sleeping
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