draft
🇺🇸
/dræft/
🇬🇧
/drɑːft/
noun
B2
A first or early version of something written.
I wrote a draft of my essay before making the final copy.
R
A written order for a bank to pay money.
He paid with a bank draft for the purchase.
R
The system of requiring people to join the military.
The draft required young men to serve in the army.
R
The process of selecting players for sports teams.
The team picked a new player in the first round of the draft.
R
A current of cool air moving through a space.
Close the window to stop the draft from coming in.
R
A drink of liquid, or the amount swallowed at one time.
He took a long draft of water after his run.
R
Liquid medicine.
The doctor gave her a sleeping draft to help her rest.
verb
B2
To write a first version of something.
She will draft a letter to send to the company.
R
To select people for a special job or duty.
They will draft extra workers to help with the project.
R
To require someone to join the military.
During the war, the government drafted many young men.
adjective
R
Served from a large container, not a bottle.
He ordered a cold draft beer at the bar.
R
Used for pulling heavy things.
The farmer uses a draft horse to plow the fields.
translation
A first or early version of something written.; A written order for a bank to pay money.; The system of requiring people to join the military.; The process of selecting players for sports teams.; A current of cool air moving through a space.; A drink of liquid, or the amount swallowed at one time.; Liquid medicine.
To write a first version of something.; To select people for a special job or duty.; To require someone to join the military.
Served from a large container, not a bottle.; Used for pulling heavy things.
Word Forms
3rd Present
drafts
Past
drafted
Perfect
drafted
Progressive
drafting
Plural
drafts