drafts
Pronunciation: [dræfts]
Word
Context: “writing”
(noun) a draft is a version of a written work that is not finished yet. It’s like a rough draft of your story or school project that you will make better later.
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I completed the first draft of my essay yesterday.
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My teacher said my draft was not good enough to submit.
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Have you finished your draft for the writing assignment?
Context: “military”
(noun) the draft is a system where the government asks people to join the military, usually during a war. It’s like when you are chosen to serve because more soldiers are needed.
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Many young people registered for the draft during the war.
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She was relieved to receive an exemption from the draft.
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What happens if someone refuses the draft?
Context: “creation”
(verb) to draft means to create a preliminary version of something, like writing down your ideas before making them final. Think of it as making a rough sketch before drawing the real picture.
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I will draft my speech before practicing it.
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He didn’t want to draft any ideas and just started writing.
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Can you help me draft a plan for the project?
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