overdraw

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/ˌoʊ.vɚˈdrɑː/

verb
to take more money out of a bank account than it contained

overdraw in a sentence

  • “Customers who overdraw their accounts will be charged a fee.”
  • “I overdrew my account by £50.”
  • “Penalties are severe if you do overdraw.”
  • “It is not possible for children to overdraw on their accounts.”

What does “overdraw” mean?

overdraw (verb) means to take more money out of a bank account than it contained. It is pronounced /ˌoʊ.vɚˈdrɑː/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "overdraw" mean?
overdraw (verb) means: to take more money out of a bank account than it contained
How do you pronounce "overdraw"?
"overdraw" is pronounced /ˌoʊ.vɚˈdrɑː/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "overdraw" in a sentence?
Here is "overdraw" used in a sentence: Customers who overdraw their accounts will be charged a fee.

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