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drafta rough version of a piece of writing

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a rough version of a piece of writing

Pronunciation (IPA): /dræft/

Korean meaning: 초안, 초고

Korean pronunciation: **드**래프트

Example Sentences

  • My first draft was so bad that even my dog looked disappointed.
  • The draft in this room is so strong, I feel like I'm camping outdoors.
  • Please draft an email to the client about the meeting.

draft

NOUN

//dræft//

a rough version of a piece of writing

draft concept
💡 Concept

a rough version of a piece of writing

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dræft/
🇬🇧 UK/drɑːft/

🌳Etymology

Rootdraft

Origin

From Middle Dutch 'dracht' meaning a drawing or pulling, related to the verb 'dragen' (to draw or carry). The word entered English in the 15th century, initially referring to the act of drawing or pulling, later applied to a preliminary written version.

🎵Rhyme

craftshaftraft
craft
shaft
raft

🔗Collocations

rough draft
final draft
draft a letter
cold draft
military draft
draft beer

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My first draft was so bad that even my dog looked disappointed.

😄 Fun example

The draft in this room is so strong, I feel like I'm camping outdoors.

Please draft an email to the client about the meeting.

The basketball player was drafted by his dream team.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

outlinesketchversionmanuscriptbreeze

Antonyms

final versionpublished work

Related

editrevisemanuscriptwritingcomposition

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