OVERDRAWS Meaning and
Definition
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The term "overdraws" refers to the act of withdrawing or exceeding funds from a bank account beyond the available balance, resulting in a negative balance. It occurs when an individual spends more money than is available in their account, thereby creating a debt to the bank. This can happen by writing checks, using a debit card or making electronic transactions for amounts that exceed the available balance.
Overdraws can have several consequences. Most commonly, the bank will charge an overdraft fee for each transaction that exceeds the account balance. These fees can accumulate quickly, increasing the overall debt owed to the bank. Moreover, continued overdraws and failure to repay the negative balance can lead to account closure or restrictions on banking services.
Financial institutions often offer overdraft protection, which allows customers to link another account or credit card to cover any overdraft charges. However, this service may come with additional fees or interest charges.
To avoid overdraws, individuals are advised to carefully monitor their account balances, keep a record of transactions, and ensure that there are sufficient funds available for upcoming expenses. Overdraft protection plans or maintaining an emergency fund are other strategies that can help prevent overdraws and the resulting financial strain.
Common Misspellings for OVERDRAWS
Etymology of OVERDRAWS
The word "overdraws" is derived from the combination of two terms: "over" and "draw".
The term "over" comes from Middle English and Old English, ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "uber". It denotes excess, exceeding a limit, or going beyond what is considered normal or expected.
The term "draw" has its roots in Old English, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "dragan". It means to pull, drag, or extract something.
When these two words are combined, "overdraws" refers to the act of withdrawing or taking out more money from a bank account than it actually holds.
Similar spelling words for OVERDRAWS
- overthrow,
- overawed,
- overtax,
- overdress,
- overeat,
- overdo,
- overeating,
- overtake,
- overdose,
- overdrive,
- overdue,
- overdraft,
- overdraw,
- overtop,
- Overtly,
- Overton,
- overdressed,
- overtaking.
Conjugate verb Overdraws
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