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Synonyms & Similar Words
outline
sketch
plan
proposal
design
blueprint
manuscript
text
version
preliminary
rough
initial
first
tentative
provisional
sketchy
incomplete
unfinished
unpolished
crude
rudimentary
basic
fundamental
primitive
raw
unrefined
preliminary draft
working draft
rough draft
first draft.
Meaning of Draft
A preliminary version of a document, plan, or proposal.
Definitions
- A preliminary version of a document, plan, or proposal, subject to revision and refinement.
- The act of drawing or pulling something, such as a current of air or a liquid.
- A current of air, especially one that is felt as a chill.
- A selection of people, especially young men, chosen for a particular task or activity.
- The act of selecting or choosing people, especially for military service.
Etymology of Draft
The word "draft" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where it was spelled "dræft" or "draught", and referred to the act of drawing or pulling something.
The word is derived from the Old English word "drægan", which means "to draw" or "to pull", and is related to the Old Norse word "draga", which means "to drag" or "to draw".
Over time, the spelling of the word evolved into "draft" in American English, while it remains "draught" in British English.
Example Uses
- The writer spent hours working on the draft of her novel.
- The company is reviewing the draft proposal before making a decision.
- The architect created a detailed draft of the building plans.
- The cold draft from the window made her shiver.
- The military is considering a new draft system to recruit soldiers.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
final version
completed work
polished manuscript
refined plan
detailed design
complete document
finished product
perfected draft
absolute version
ultimate edition
last revision
concluding draft
terminal version
definitive manuscript
conclusive plan
thorough design
exhaustive document.