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OH-vuhd-rahft
Overdraft (noun) means the act of withdrawing more money from a bank account than it holds. Example: “The bank charged a fee for the overdraft.”
noun
1
The act of withdrawing more money from a bank account than it holds.
"The bank charged a fee for the overdraft."
2
The amount by which an account has been overdrawn, or the maximum allowed.
"I have an overdraft of £1234."
"She has a five-hundred-pound overdraft limit on her checking account."
"The bank have given me an overdraft of $2000."
How to use overdraft
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoney taken out of a bank account beyond what is actually in it.
Common pairings
bank overdraft
overdraft fee
overdraft limit
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Word forms
- Plural
- overdrafts
- Third person singular
- overdrafts
- Past tense
- overdrafted
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Etymology
From over- + draft.
Frequently asked questions
What does “overdraft” mean?
The word “overdraft” means the act of withdrawing more money from a bank account than it holds. In plain terms, money taken out of a bank account beyond what is actually in it.
How do you pronounce “overdraft”?
“Overdraft” is pronounced OH-vuhd-rahft (/ˈoʊvɚdɹæft/ in IPA).
How do you use “overdraft” in a sentence?
Here is “overdraft” used in a sentence: “The bank charged a fee for the overdraft.”
What part of speech is “overdraft”?
“Overdraft” is a noun.
How many meanings does “overdraft” have?
“Overdraft” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of withdrawing more money from a bank account than it holds.
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