Definitions
- Referring to a written statement of charges or expenses, such as a restaurant bill or utility bill. - Talking about a proposed law or legislation that is being considered by a legislative body. - Describing a poster or advertisement that announces an upcoming event or performance.
- Referring to a preliminary version or rough sketch of a document, such as a draft of an essay or a draft of a contract. - Talking about the process of selecting individuals for military service. - Describing the act of pulling or dragging something, such as a draft horse pulling a cart.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words can refer to written documents or statements.
- 2Both words can have legal or legislative connotations.
- 3Both words can involve the process of creating or preparing something.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Bill refers to a statement of charges or expenses, while draft refers to a preliminary version or rough sketch of a document.
- 2Usage: Bill is commonly used in the context of financial transactions and legislation, while draft is more often used in the context of writing and military service.
- 3Purpose: Bill is used to communicate information or request payment, while draft is used to create or prepare a document or select individuals for military service.
- 4Connotation: Bill is neutral in connotation, while draft can have a sense of incompleteness or preliminary nature.
Remember this!
Bill and draft are synonyms that have different meanings and usage. A bill refers to a written statement of charges or expenses, or a proposed law, while a draft refers to a preliminary version or rough sketch of a document, or the process of selecting individuals for military service. While both words involve written documents, their purposes and contexts differ.
