overdraw
|o/ver/draw|
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/ˌoʊvərˈdrɔ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈdrɔː/
exceed limits
Etymology
'overdraw' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overdrawen,' where 'over-' meant 'excessively' and 'drawen' meant 'to draw or pull.'
'overdrawen' transformed into the modern English word 'overdraw' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Initially, it meant 'to draw excessively,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to withdraw more money from a bank account than is available, resulting in a negative balance.
She tends to overdraw her account at the end of the month.
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Verb 2
to exaggerate or overstate something.
The artist tends to overdraw the features of his characters.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45