draft
Translation
draft
Examples
This is the first draft of my essay.
This is the first draft of my essay.
Can you feel that draft from the window?
Can you feel that draft from the window?
He paid with a bank draft.
He paid with a bank draft.
Grammar Patterns
a draft of ((sth.)) a preliminary version of (sth.) This is the first draft of my essay.
to feel a draft to feel a current of cool air Can you feel that draft from the window?
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for text) outline, sketch, version; (for air) breeze, gust
Etymology
From Old English 'dragan' meaning 'to draw' or 'pull'. The idea connects drawing up a plan, drawing in air, and drawing money.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'drawing' up a plan on paper for the first time – that's a draft.