Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈdrɔ/

Definitions of overdraw

verb To withdraw more money from an account than is available, resulting in a negative balance

Example Sentences

A1 I often overdraw my bank account without realizing it.

A2 She overdraws her allowance every month and has to borrow money from her parents.

B1 The company's expenses have been overdrawn this quarter, leading to financial difficulties.

B2 It is important to monitor your spending to avoid overdrawn bank accounts.

C1 The artist's detailed illustrations often overdraw reality to create a sense of fantasy.

C2 The author's use of vivid imagery can sometimes overdraw the reader's emotions, creating a powerful impact.

Examples of overdraw in a Sentence

formal The customer was notified that they had overdrawn their bank account.

informal I accidentally overdraw my account sometimes when I forget to check my balance.

slang I can't believe I overdrawed again, I need to start keeping track of my spending.

figurative Her emotions overdrawn as she tried to cope with the overwhelming stress of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of overdraw

past tense

overdrew

plural

overdraws

comparative

more overdrawn

superlative

most overdrawn

present tense

overdraw

future tense

will overdraw

perfect tense

have overdrawn

continuous tense

is overdrawn

singular

overdraw

positive degree

overdrawn

infinitive

to overdraw

gerund

overdrawing

participle

overdrawn

Origin and Evolution of overdraw

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'overdraw' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'over' and 'draw'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the literal sense of drawing too much money from a bank account, the term has evolved to also mean exceeding limits or expectations in various contexts.