इंग्रजी

draft

gb/dɹˈæft/ us/dɹˈæft/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 2900
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम B1 entity
1

Preliminary version of writing or plan

An early form of writing or a plan that will change before it is finished.

वापर नमुना: a draft of [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'draft' with 'daft' (meaning silly) due to similar pronunciation.
समानार्थी शब्द
manuscript (Often refers to a complete but unpublished text, especially for books.) | outline (A more skeletal or structured plan rather than a full version.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
final version (The completed and approved form of a text or plan.)
सहप्रयोग
first draft |rough draft |final draft |draft version
विषय
work |communication |education
उदाहरणे
  • She sent me the first draft of her novel.
  • The committee reviewed the draft proposal before making changes.
  • Please submit your draft by Friday for feedback.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • This is the first draft of my story.
  • I wrote a draft before the final letter.
  • He made a draft of the plan.
नाम B2 entity
2

Mandatory military service system

A system where the government makes people join the army.

वापर नमुना: be called up in the draft
सामान्य चूक:
Some learners confuse 'draft' here with 'draught' (British spelling for airflow or beer serving).
समानार्थी शब्द
conscription (More formal/legal term for compulsory military service.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
voluntary enlistment (When someone chooses to join the military without being required.)
सहप्रयोग
military draft |draft dodger |draft notice
विषय
government |military |law |politics
उदाहरणे
  • Many young men were drafted during the war.
  • The government introduced a new military draft.
  • He moved abroad to avoid the draft.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • My grandfather joined the army because of the draft.
  • The draft started during the war.
  • Some people do not like the draft.
नाम A2 event
3

Current of air moving indoors

A small movement of air coming into a room.

वापर नमुना: a draft from [a window/door]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'draught' in British English, which is spelled differently but pronounced the same.
समानार्थी शब्द
breeze (Usually refers to a pleasant outdoor wind, not an indoor air leak.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
still air (Air without noticeable movement.)
सहप्रयोग
cold draft |feel a draft |drafty room
विषय
daily life |environment |housing |weather
उदाहरणे
  • I felt a cold draft coming from the window.
  • Close the door—there’s a draft in here.
  • The old house was full of drafts in winter.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I feel a draft from the window.
  • Close the door to stop the draft.
  • There is a draft in this room.
क्रियापद B1 action
4

Write an initial version of something

To write or make an early form of something that will change later.

वापर नमुना: to draft [a letter/report/plan]
समानार्थी शब्द
compose (Focuses more on the act of creating text, often with more polish.) | outline (To make a basic structure without full details.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
finalize (To complete and make something final.)
सहप्रयोग
draft a letter |draft a proposal |draft an agreement
विषय
work |communication |education
उदाहरणे
  • She drafted a letter to her landlord about the repairs.
  • The lawyer will draft the contract by next week.
  • I’m drafting my speech for the conference.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I will draft an email to my boss.
  • He drafted a plan for the trip.
  • She drafted a letter to her friend.
नाम A2 entity
5

Beer served from keg or cask

Beer from a large container, not from a bottle or can.

समानार्थी शब्द
draught beer (British English spelling and usage for the same concept.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
bottled beer (Beer served from bottles rather than kegs or casks.)
सहप्रयोग
draft beer |on draft
विषय
food_drink |daily_life
उदाहरणे
  • I’ll have a pint of the local draft.
  • They serve only craft beer on draft here.
  • Draft beer often tastes fresher than bottled beer.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I want a glass of draft beer.
  • This bar has good draft beer.
  • Draft beer is cold and fresh.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
draft
IPA
GB/dɹˈæft/
US/dɹˈæft/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
draft (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (draft)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: draft
  • Plural: draft, drafts
Verb
  • Base: draft
  • 3rd Person Singular: drafts
  • Present Participle: drafting
  • Past: drafted
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
drafts noun drafting verb drafted verb
Related words
drafter noun redraft verb
वाक्प्रचार

first draft

1
/fˈɚst dɹˈæft/
fixed phrase

Initial complete version of writing

The first full form of writing before it is changed or improved.

उदाहरणे
  • She finished the first draft of her essay last night.
  • The first draft is always the hardest to write.

on draft

1
/ˈɔn dɹˈæft/
fixed phrase

Beer served from keg or cask

Beer you can get from a large container, not from bottles or cans.

उदाहरणे
  • They have several local ales on draft.
  • Is the stout available on draft today?

rough draft

1
/ɹˈʌf dɹˈæft/
fixed phrase

Unpolished early version of work

An early form of writing or plan that is not finished and has mistakes.

उदाहरणे
  • This is just a rough draft—we’ll fix it later.
  • The rough draft helps us see the main ideas before editing.

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