What does overdraw mean?
Overdraw means To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft.
Overdraw
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft.
Definitions by Sense
- To withdraw more money from an account than there is credit; to make an overdraft
- (archery) To use a device for shooting arrows shorter than the draw of the bow.
- (dated) To exaggerate.
- (computer graphics) To draw over the top of existing content.
- (music) To draw the air in through a harmonica while adjusting the mouth so that the note goes up a half tone.
- (computer graphics) 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.
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Synonyms for overdraw
Antonyms for overdraw
Related Words
Word Forms
- overdraws
- overdrawing
- overdrew
- overdrawn
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overdraw?
Common synonyms include amplify, magnify, exaggerate, hyperbolize.
What is the opposite of overdraw?
Possible antonyms include minimize, understate.
How do you use overdraw in a sentence?
Use overdraw where its definition matches the intended context.
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