draft

[draft]

draft Definition

  • 1a preliminary or rough version of a document, typically one that is still subject to revision
  • 2a system for selecting young people for compulsory military service
  • 3a current of cool air in a room or other confined space

Using draft: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "draft" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'll send you a draft of the report by tomorrow.

  • Example

    The government has announced a new draft policy for the military.

  • Example

    Close the window, there's a draft coming in.

draft Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for draft

Antonyms for draft

Idioms Using draft

  • available on tap, as with beer or other beverages

    Example

    Do you have any IPAs on draft?

  • an animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields

    Example

    Oxen were commonly used as draft animals in farming communities.

  • to avoid being selected for compulsory military service

    Example

    Many young men fled to Canada to dodge the draft during the Vietnam War.

Phrases with draft

  • an early or incomplete version of a written work

    Example

    I need to finish my rough draft before I can start editing.

  • the initial version of a written work

    Example

    I always write a first draft before making any major revisions.

  • a current of cool air that causes discomfort

    Example

    I had to move my seat because of the cold draft coming from the window.

Origins of draft

from Old English 'dræft', meaning 'drawing, pulling'

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Summary: draft in Brief

The term 'draft' [draft] refers to a preliminary or rough version of a document, such as a 'rough draft,' or a system for selecting young people for compulsory military service. It can also refer to a current of cool air, as in 'Close the window, there's a draft coming in.' Idioms like 'on draft' and 'a draft animal' extend the term's usage to beverages and animals, respectively.

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