B2 noun Neutral

draft

/dræft/

A preliminary version of a piece of writing, such as an essay or report, that is subject to revision and editing. It can also refer to a current of cool air in a room or a system for selecting individuals for military service.

Ejemplos

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1

I spent the whole morning working on the first draft of my application letter.

I spent the whole morning working on the first draft of my application letter.

2

The committee has requested a revised draft of the proposal to be submitted by Monday.

The committee has requested a revised draft of the proposal to be submitted by Monday.

3

Don't worry about mistakes yet; just get a rough draft down on paper.

Don't worry about mistakes yet; just get a rough draft down on paper.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
draft
Verb
draft
Adjetivo
drafty
Relacionado
drafter
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Truco para recordar

Think of a draft as a 'drawing' of your ideas. It is the basic lines and shapes before you add the final colors and details.

Quiz rápido

Before you submit your final essay, it is essential to write at least one ______ and check it for errors.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: draft

Ejemplos

1

I spent the whole morning working on the first draft of my application letter.

everyday

I spent the whole morning working on the first draft of my application letter.

2

The committee has requested a revised draft of the proposal to be submitted by Monday.

formal

The committee has requested a revised draft of the proposal to be submitted by Monday.

3

Don't worry about mistakes yet; just get a rough draft down on paper.

informal

Don't worry about mistakes yet; just get a rough draft down on paper.

4

Peer review allows students to receive feedback on their initial drafts before final grading.

academic

Peer review allows students to receive feedback on their initial drafts before final grading.

5

Please review the attached draft of the contract and let me know if any clauses need adjustment.

business

Please review the attached draft of the contract and let me know if any clauses need adjustment.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
draft
Verb
draft
Adjetivo
drafty
Relacionado
drafter

Colocaciones comunes

rough draft rough draft
final draft final draft
first draft first draft
revise a draft revise a draft
preliminary draft preliminary draft

Frases Comunes

rough draft

a version of a piece of writing that is not yet in its final form

the draft

compulsory recruitment for military service

draft someone into

to bring someone into a group or to perform a specific task

Se confunde a menudo con

draft vs drought

A drought is a long period of dry weather, while a draft is a preliminary writing or a current of air.

draft vs drift

Drift refers to a slow movement or a general meaning, whereas draft refers to a specific version of a document.

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Notas de uso

In British English, the spelling 'draught' is used for air currents and beer, while 'draft' is used for writing and military context. In American English, 'draft' is used for all these meanings.

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Errores comunes

Learners often misspell 'draft' as 'draught' when referring to writing in an American English context, or confuse it with 'drought'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a draft as a 'drawing' of your ideas. It is the basic lines and shapes before you add the final colors and details.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'dragan', which means 'to draw' or 'to pull', referring to the act of drawing up a plan or pulling a load.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: a draft, two drafts Transitive verb: to draft a document Used as an attributive noun: draft version
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Contexto cultural

In the United States, 'the draft' is a historically significant term referring to the Selective Service System used to recruit soldiers during wars like the Vietnam War.

Quiz rápido

Before you submit your final essay, it is essential to write at least one ______ and check it for errors.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: draft

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