Definitions
- Referring to a preliminary version of a written work or document. - Talking about a current of air in an enclosed space, such as a room or building. - Describing the act of selecting or recruiting individuals for a team or organization.
- Referring to a serving of beer or other alcoholic beverage drawn from a cask or keg. - Talking about a current of air in an enclosed space, such as a room or building. - Describing a quantity of liquid that is drunk or poured at one time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a flow of air or liquid.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a specific quantity of liquid.
- 3Both words have the same pronunciation and spelling in British English.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Draft refers to a preliminary version of a document or the act of selecting individuals for a team, while draught refers to a serving of beer or other alcoholic beverage drawn from a cask or keg.
- 2Usage: Draft is more commonly used in American English, while draught is more commonly used in British English.
Remember this!
While draft and draught have similar meanings and can both refer to a flow of air or liquid, they differ in their primary definitions. Draft refers to a preliminary version of a document or the act of selecting individuals for a team, while draught refers to a serving of beer or other alcoholic beverage drawn from a cask or keg. Additionally, draft is more commonly used in American English, while draught is more commonly used in British English.
