overdraw
To withdraw more money from an account than there is creditTo withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft
Recorded US: Speaker: Flame, not lame Recorder: Flame, not lame, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
» My account is overdrawn.
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2 languagesBy meaning 1
Examples
3 sentencesMy account is overdrawn.
Tom has overdrawn his account.
deTom hat sein Konto überzogen. — al_ex_an_der
Tom is overdrawn.
deTom hat sein Konto überzogen. — al_ex_an_der
Meaning
5 sensesTo withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft
überziehen
To use a device for shooting arrows shorter than the draw of the bow.
To draw over the top of existing content.
More meanings 2
To draw the air in through a harmonica while adjusting the mouth so that the note goes up a half tone.
(dated)To exaggerate.
- draw more money from than is available
- to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
Forms
overdraws, overdrawing, overdrew, overdrawnTenses
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Synonyms
6 synonyms- to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth:overstateexaggeratehyperbolizehyperbolisemagnifyamplify
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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