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draft
/drɑːft/
[/drɑːft/]
an early version of writing
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A draft is an early version of a piece of writing that can still be changed. Students write a draft before the final copy.
Example
I wrote a first draft of my essay last night.
I wrote a first draft of my essay last night.
Etymology
A variant of 'draught', from Old English 'dragan' meaning to draw.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in the writing process before editing and finalising.