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draft
What does draft mean?
draft (verb): to write a first version; to make a preliminary sketch.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce draft?
/dɹæft/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does draft come from?
A phonetic spelling of draught (compare laughter), from Middle English draught, draght (“that which is pulled; that which is drawn up, a design”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of draft?
Words related to draft
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “draft”?
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What does “draft” mean?
to communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud
Not quite: that's what speak means.
to write a first version; to make a preliminary sketch
Right! That's what “draft” means.
to shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness
Not quite: that's what cry means.
to keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from
Not quite: that's what avoid means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “draft”?
outline
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provide
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believe
Not quite: believe means something else.
include
Not quite: include means something else.
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