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overdraw

noun · verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The process by which, during the rendering of a three-dimensional scene, a pixel is replaced by one that is closer to the viewpoint, as determined by their Z coordinates.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To use a device for shooting arrows shorter than the draw of the bow.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: archery, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To exaggerate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To draw over the top of existing content.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

6

verb

Meaning 6

To draw the air in through a harmonica while adjusting the mouth so that the note goes up a half tone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

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7

verb

Meaning 7

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: overstate, exaggerate, hyperbolize, hyperbolise, magnify, amplify

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: misinform, mislead

Narrower terms: overemphasize, overemphasise, overstress, boast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, gas, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade, embroider, pad, lard, embellish, aggrandize, aggrandise, blow up, dramatize, dramatise

8

verb

Meaning 8

draw more money from than is available

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • She overdrew her account

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: withdraw, draw, take out, draw off

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English draw English overdraw From over- + draw.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: перерисовка (pererisovka) — process during the rendering of a scene
  • Bulgarian: превишавам лимита си (previšavam limita si) — withdraw more money from an account than there is credit
  • Danish: overtrække — withdraw more money from an account than there is credit
  • Dutch: in het rood gaan — withdraw more money from an account than there is credit
  • German: überziehen — withdraw more money from an account than there is credit
  • Icelandic: yfirdraga — withdraw more money from an account than there is credit
  • Norwegian: overtrekke — withdraw more money from an account than there is credit
  • Spanish: sobregirar — withdraw more money from an account than there is credit
  • Swedish: övertrassera — withdraw more money from an account than there is credit
  • Swedish: överdra — withdraw more money from an account than there is credit