draft
English meaning: Draft
Definition
A draft is an early version of a piece of writing that can still be changed. Students write a draft before the final copy.
Example
“I wrote a first draft of my essay last night.”
Another example: “He was drafted into the army at the age of eighteen.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A noun for an early, changeable version of writing ('a first draft'); also a current of cold air ('a draught' in British spelling), and the system of compulsory military service or sports selection (American). As a verb, to draft means to write a first version. Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
A variant of 'draught', from Old English 'dragan' meaning to draw.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- final copy
Related Words
- pick
- waived
- rookie
- drafted
- nba
- oilers
- nhl
- displaced
- ers
- lottery
- afl
- nfl
Common Collocations
- first draft
- rough draft
- final draft
- write a draft
- draft version
- working draft
Word Forms
draft (n, pl. drafts); draft, drafted, drafting (v)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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