draft
gb/dɹˈæft/ us/dɹˈæft/
A2
Ingles
~ 2900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
entity
1
Preliminary version of writing or plan
An early form of writing or a plan that will change before it is finished.
Padron ng paggamit:
a draft of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'draft' with 'daft' (meaning silly) due to similar pronunciation.
Mga kasingkahulugan
manuscript (Often refers to a complete but unpublished text, especially for books.)
|
outline (A more skeletal or structured plan rather than a full version.)
Mga kasalungat
final version (The completed and approved form of a text or plan.)
Mga kolokasyon
first draft
|rough draft
|final draft
|draft version
Mga tema
work
|communication
|education
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- This is the first draft of my story.
- I wrote a draft before the final letter.
- He made a draft of the plan.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
2
Mandatory military service system
A system where the government makes people join the army.
Padron ng paggamit:
be called up in the draft
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse 'draft' here with 'draught' (British spelling for airflow or beer serving).
Mga kasingkahulugan
conscription (More formal/legal term for compulsory military service.)
Mga kasalungat
voluntary enlistment (When someone chooses to join the military without being required.)
Mga kolokasyon
military draft
|draft dodger
|draft notice
Mga tema
government
|military
|law
|politics
Mga Halimbawa
- Many young men were drafted during the war.
- The government introduced a new military draft.
- He moved abroad to avoid the draft.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My grandfather joined the army because of the draft.
- The draft started during the war.
- Some people do not like the draft.
Pangngalan
A2
event
3
Current of air moving indoors
A small movement of air coming into a room.
Padron ng paggamit:
a draft from [a window/door]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'draught' in British English, which is spelled differently but pronounced the same.
Mga kasingkahulugan
breeze (Usually refers to a pleasant outdoor wind, not an indoor air leak.)
Mga kasalungat
still air (Air without noticeable movement.)
Mga kolokasyon
cold draft
|feel a draft
|drafty room
Mga tema
daily life
|environment
|housing
|weather
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I feel a draft from the window.
- Close the door to stop the draft.
- There is a draft in this room.
Pandiwa
B1
action
4
Write an initial version of something
To write or make an early form of something that will change later.
Padron ng paggamit:
to draft [a letter/report/plan]
Mga kasingkahulugan
compose (Focuses more on the act of creating text, often with more polish.)
|
outline (To make a basic structure without full details.)
Mga kasalungat
finalize (To complete and make something final.)
Mga kolokasyon
draft a letter
|draft a proposal
|draft an agreement
Mga tema
work
|communication
|education
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I will draft an email to my boss.
- He drafted a plan for the trip.
- She drafted a letter to her friend.
Pangngalan
A2
entity
5
Beer served from keg or cask
Beer from a large container, not from a bottle or can.
Mga kasingkahulugan
draught beer (British English spelling and usage for the same concept.)
Mga kasalungat
bottled beer (Beer served from bottles rather than kegs or casks.)
Mga kolokasyon
draft beer
|on draft
Mga tema
food_drink
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I want a glass of draft beer.
- This bar has good draft beer.
- Draft beer is cold and fresh.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
draft
IPA
GB/dɹˈæft/
US/dɹˈæft/
Mga pantig at diin
draft (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (draft)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: draft
- Plural: draft, drafts
Verb
- Base: draft
- 3rd Person Singular: drafts
- Present Participle: drafting
- Past: drafted
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
drafts
noun
drafting
verb
drafted
verb
Related words
drafter
noun
redraft
verb
Mga ekspresyon
first draft
1/fˈɚst dɹˈæft/
fixed phrase
Initial complete version of writing
The first full form of writing before it is changed or improved.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- This is just a rough draft—we’ll fix it later.
- The rough draft helps us see the main ideas before editing.