overdrawn
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌdrɔːn/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌdrɔn/
adjective
Definition
Having a bank account that has been taken beyond its limit, resulting in a negative balance.
Example
After spending too much money, my account is now overdrawn.
Conversation
I just checked my bank account and it's overdrawn again.
Oh no! What did you spend the money on this time?
I didn't realize how much those little purchases would add up.
It happens! Maybe you should try budgeting for next month.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exceeded
overextended
overreached
Antonyms
balanced
sufficient
adequate
verb
Definition
To take out more money from a bank account than is available, resulting in a negative balance.
Example
She realized she had overdrawn her account after checking her bank statement.
Tense Forms
Past: overdrew
Past Participle: overdrawn
Conversation
I just checked my bank account and it's overdrawn again!
Oh no! What happened this time?
I forgot about that subscription I signed up for last month.
Root Explanation
Overdrawn → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "drawn" (the past participle of "draw", meaning to pull or take). The word "overdrawn" means to have taken out more than what is available, especially in a financial context.
Memory Tip
Think of taking out money 'excessively' ('over-') beyond what you have 'pulled' or 'drawn' from your account.
Visually Confused Words
unoverdrawn