What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overdrawn
Example
I'm sorry, your account is overdrawn. [overdrawn: adjective]
Example
She realized she had overdrawn her account when the bank charged her an overdraft fee. [overdrawn: verb]
overextended
Example
I feel overextended with work, family, and personal obligations. [overextended: adjective]
Example
The company's rapid expansion has overextended its resources and led to financial difficulties. [overextended: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overdrawn is more commonly used than overextended in the context of banking and finance. However, overextended is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, making it more common overall.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overdrawn and overextended?
Both overdrawn and overextended are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
