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manuscript (Often refers to a complete but unpublished text, especially for books.)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