drafts
Translation
drafts, draughts, conscription
Examples
She reviewed the first drafts of the report.
She reviewed the first drafts of the report.
I hate the cold drafts in this old house.
I hate the cold draughts in this old house.
Grammar Patterns
((drafts)) ((of sth.)) preliminary versions of something She reviewed the first drafts of the report.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outlines, sketches, versions
Etymology
From Old English 'dragan' (to draw, pull). A 'draft' is something 'drawn up' (a text) or 'pulled in' (air).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'drafting' a letter while feeling a cold 'draught' (UK spelling) from the window. Note the two main meanings.