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draft

Pronunciation: [/dɹɑːft/]

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draft: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use draft in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “sports”

(noun) a system for selecting new players to join a team, often with the worst-performing teams getting the first chance to pick. It's like choosing players to join your team in a fair and organized way.

Example

The NFL draft is an exciting event where teams pick new players for the upcoming season.

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The team's draft picks were not very successful this year.

Example

Who was the first overall pick in the recent NBA draft?

Context: “document”

(noun) a preliminary version of a written work or document. It's like a rough draft or an early copy of something you're working on.

Example

I need to edit my draft before submitting it for review.

Example

The draft of the essay was full of errors.

Example

Have you finished your draft for the project yet?

Context: “writing”

(verb) to write a first version or outline of something that will be revised later. It's like creating a blueprint before making the final version of your work.

Example

She drafted a proposal for the new project.

Example

He didn't have time to draft his speech before the presentation.

Example

Did you remember to draft your ideas before starting the essay?

How to pronounce draft

Pronunciation: [/dɹɑːft/]

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