How Do You Spell OVERDRAWN?

Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊvədɹˌɔːn] (IPA)

The word "Overdrawn" is spelled as /əʊvədrɔːn/, using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound, /əʊ/, represents a diphthong pronounced as a combination of the sounds "oh" and "uh". The following sound, /v/, is pronounced as in the word "vein". The third sound, /ə/, is a schwa sound, pronounced as a short, unstressed "uh". The final two sounds, /drɔːn/, represent a long "o" sound, followed by the sound of the word "rawn". This word is commonly used to describe a bank account when it has a negative balance.

OVERDRAWN Meaning and Definition

1. The term "overdrawn" refers to a financial situation in which a person or entity has withdrawn more funds from a bank account than the available balance. It commonly occurs when the account holder makes transactions, such as writing checks, using a debit card, or initiating electronic transfers, without sufficient funds to cover the amount being taken out. This leads to a negative balance in the account, with the account holder essentially owing the bank or financial institution that holds the account.

   An overdrawn account typically incurs fees and penalties from the bank. These charges may be in the form of overdraft fees, which are imposed for each transaction that exceeds the available balance, or daily charges that accumulate as long as the account remains negative. The amount of fees and penalties can vary between banks or financial institutions.

   When an account becomes overdrawn, it is important to promptly deposit funds to bring the balance back to positive to avoid further penalties. Some account holders may have overdraft protection in place, which allows the bank to cover the overdrawn amount temporarily by advancing funds from a linked account, such as a savings or credit line. However, overdraft protection may also come with its own fees and interest charges.

   In summary, being "overdrawn" means having a negative balance in a bank account due to withdrawing more funds than the available balance, resulting in potential fees and penalties.

2. Exaggerated, as an overdrawn statement or description.

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

Common Misspellings for OVERDRAWN

• overdrawl
• overdrwn
• overdraf
• overdrown
• overdraww
• overrdrawn
• overdran
• ovverdrawn
• overdrawnn
• Overdrewn
• overdrawng
• overdron
• overdrven
• overdrowe
• overdrawr
• Overdranen
• overdrowt
• overdrano
• overdranwn
• overheawn

Etymology of OVERDRAWN

The word "overdrawn" can be divided into two parts: "over" and "drawn".

The term "over" comes from the Old English word "ofer", which generally meant "above" or "beyond". It has roots in the Proto-Germanic language.

The term "drawn" is the past participle of the verb "draw", which derives from the Old English word "dragan". "Dragan" had various meanings related to pulling, stretching, or dragging something along or into a different position or state.

So, when combined, "overdrawn" essentially means "drawn beyond" or "drawn excessively". In the context of finance or banking, it refers to a situation where a person has withdrawn more money than is available in their account.

Similar spelling words for OVERDRAWN

• overdraft,
• overdrive,
• overdraw,
• overeating,
• overdue,
• overturn,
• overthrown,
• overrating,
• overthrow,
• overdressed,
• overtake,
• Overton,
• overturned,
• overriding,
• overtone,
• overdress,
• overawed,
• overtaking,
• overtax,
• overdone,
• overtop,
• overeat,
• overdo,
• Overtly.

Conjugate verb Overdrawn

CONDITIONAL

I would overdraw

we would overdraw

you would overdraw

he/she/it would overdraw

they would overdraw

FUTURE

I will overdraw

we will overdraw

you will overdraw

he/she/it will overdraw

they will overdraw

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overdrawn

we will have overdrawn

you will have overdrawn

he/she/it will have overdrawn

they will have overdrawn

PAST

I overdrew

we overdrew

you overdrew

he/she/it overdrew

they overdrew

PAST PERFECT

I had overdrawn

we had overdrawn

you had overdrawn

he/she/it had overdrawn

they had overdrawn

PRESENT

I overdraw

we overdraw

you overdraw

he/she/it overdraws

they overdraw

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overdrawn

we have overdrawn

you have overdrawn

he/she/it has overdrawn

they have overdrawn

I am overdrawing

we are overdrawing

you are overdrawing

he/she/it is overdrawing

they are overdrawing

I was overdrawing

we were overdrawing

you were overdrawing

he/she/it was overdrawing

they were overdrawing

I will be overdrawing

we will be overdrawing

you will be overdrawing

he/she/it will be overdrawing

they will be overdrawing

I have been overdrawing

we have been overdrawing

you have been overdrawing

he/she/it has been overdrawing

they have been overdrawing

I had been overdrawing

we had been overdrawing

you had been overdrawing

he/she/it had been overdrawing

they had been overdrawing

I will have been overdrawing

we will have been overdrawing

you will have been overdrawing

he/she/it will have been overdrawing

they will have been overdrawing

I would have overdrawn

we would have overdrawn

you would have overdrawn

he/she/it would have overdrawn

they would have overdrawn

I would be overdrawing

we would be overdrawing

you would be overdrawing

he/she/it would be overdrawing

they would be overdrawing

I would have been overdrawing

we would have been overdrawing

you would have been overdrawing

he/she/it would have been overdrawing

they would have been overdrawing