draft
Meaning
A draft is a preliminary version of a written document that is subject to revision and editing before finalization.
💡 A common mistake is using "draft" as a verb when referring to the act of creating a draft; ensure clarity by specifying "to draft" when necessary.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
at
her
small
kitchen
table
and
read
the
first
draft
of
her
report
aloud
.
She
noticed
several
sentences
that
sounded
unclear
,
so
she
made
notes
to
change
them
later
.
Although
she
had
slept
little
the
night
before
,
she
felt
satisfied
because
the
main
ideas
were
already
clear
.
Her
friend
will
review
the
draft
tomorrow
,
and
together
they
plan
to
finish
the
final
version
by
Friday
.
Common Phrases
rough draft
first draft
draft proposal
Synonyms
Related Words
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