How Do You Spell OVERDRAW?

Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊvədɹˌɔː] (IPA)

The word "overdraw" is spelled as /oʊvər.drɔ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "OH-ver", with a long "o" sound followed by a short "e" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "draw" with a long "a" sound. The spelling of the word "overdraw" reflects its meaning: to draw more money than is available in a bank account. This word is commonly used in financial contexts, and its proper spelling is essential to avoid confusion and misunderstanding.

OVERDRAW Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "overdraw" refers to the act of exceeding the available or intended limit of something, particularly in terms of financial transactions. In the context of banking or personal finance, it commonly refers to withdrawing or spending more money than the balance available in a bank account, resulting in a negative or deficit balance. This can occur when a person uses a debit card, writes a check, or initiates an electronic transaction without sufficient funds in their account to cover the expense.

   Overdrawing can have serious consequences, such as incurring overdraft fees or penalties from the financial institution. Continuously overdrawing an account may lead to negative credit history, making it harder to secure loans or obtain credit in the future. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals to be aware of their account balance and manage their finances responsibly in order to avoid overdrawn situations.

   The term "overdraw" can also extend beyond financial contexts. In artistic or visual terms, it can refer to the act of drawing or coloring beyond the intended lines or boundaries of an image. This can be deliberate to create a specific effect or unintended as a mistake. Furthermore, "overdrawn" may be used to describe an exaggerated or excessive portrayal of a character, situation, or story in literature, film, or other forms of media.

2. To take out of bank beyond the amount standing to one's credit; to exaggerate.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OVERDRAW

• overdrawl
• overdrwn
• overdraf
• overtrow
• overdrown
• overedraw
• overdraww
• ovrdraw
• overraw
• overdrow
• overdran
• overdrnk
• overdrik
• overdron
• overdrey
• overgrat
• Overgraw
• overdrowe
• overdrawr
• overdrowt
• overdroraw
• overdrano

Etymology of OVERDRAW

The word "overdraw" has its roots in the Middle English term "overdrawen", which can be traced back to the Old English word "oferdreogan". "Over" in this context means "beyond" or "excessively", while "draw" comes from the Old English word "dragan", meaning "to pull" or "to drag". Hence, "overdraw" originally meant "to pull or drag beyond the normal or intended limit". Over time, the term began to be specifically associated with banking, referring to the act of withdrawing more money from an account than is available or has been deposited.

Similar spelling words for OVERDRAW

• overdue,
• overdo,
• overdose,
• overdone,
• overawed,
• overhead,
• overtax,
• Overturf,
• overdrive,
• overtop,
• Overtly,
• overtire,
• overture,
• overtime,
• overt,
• overturn,
• overdraft,
• overeating,
• Overton,
• overdressed,
• overheat,
• overtone,
• overdress,
• overthrown,
• overrate,
• override,
• overeat,
• overthrow,
• overtaking,
• overtake.

Conjugate verb Overdraw

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overdrawn

you would have overdrawn

he/she/it would have overdrawn

we would have overdrawn

they would have overdrawn

I would have overdraw

you would have overdraw

he/she/it would have overdraw

we would have overdraw

they would have overdraw

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been overdrawing

you would have been overdrawing

he/she/it would have been overdrawing

we would have been overdrawing

they would have been overdrawing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would overdraw

you would overdraw

he/she/it would overdraw

we would overdraw

they would overdraw

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be overdrawing

you would be overdrawing

he/she/it would be overdrawing

we would be overdrawing

they would be overdrawing

FUTURE

I will overdraw

you will overdraw

he/she/it will overdraw

we will overdraw

they will overdraw

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overdrawing

you will be overdrawing

he/she/it will be overdrawing

we will be overdrawing

they will be overdrawing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overdrawn

you will have overdrawn

he/she/it will have overdrawn

we will have overdrawn

they will have overdrawn

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overdrawing

you will have been overdrawing

he/she/it will have been overdrawing

we will have been overdrawing

they will have been overdrawing

IMPERATIVE

you overdraw

we let´s overdraw

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overdraw

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overdrawing

you were overdrawing

he/she/it was overdrawing

we were overdrawing

they were overdrawing

PAST PARTICIPLE

overdrawn

PAST PERFECT

I had overdrawn

you had overdrawn

he/she/it had overdrawn

we had overdrawn

they had overdrawn

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overdrawing

you had been overdrawing

he/she/it had been overdrawing

we had been overdrawing

they had been overdrawing

PRESENT

I overdraw

you overdraw

he/she/it overdraws

we overdraw

they overdraw

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overdrawing

you are overdrawing

he/she/it is overdrawing

we are overdrawing

they are overdrawing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overdrawing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overdrawn

you have overdrawn

he/she/it has overdrawn

we have overdrawn

they have overdrawn

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overdrawing

you have been overdrawing

he/she/it has been overdrawing

we have been overdrawing

they have been overdrawing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it overdraw

SIMPLE PAST

I overdrew

you overdrew

he/she/it overdrew

we overdrew

they overdrew