Synonyms for
Draft
Definition
Draft can mean a current of air in a closed space or a rough outline or plan.
Synonyms & similar words
muster
swig
conscription
draftcopy
roughdrawing
drawing
draught
tipple
orderofpayment
potation
gulp
billofexchange
enlist
musterin
discharge
outline
selectiveservice
blueprint
breeze
wind
outline
plan
blueprint
sketch
proposal
scheme
strategy
design
layout
map
model
pattern
plot
program
scheme
system
tactic
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- draft a letter
- draft a proposal
- first draft
- rough draft
- draft beer
- draft a bill
- draft a contract
- draft a will
Word family
Usage note
The word 'draft' can refer to an early version of a text, a current of air, or a mandatory service. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.
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Example sentences
- The draft from the window made the curtains flutter.
- I need to make a draft of my essay before I write the final version.
- The architect showed us the draft of the new building.
- Can you help me draft a plan for my project?
- The coach is holding a draft to pick new players for the team.
Quotes
The best way to predict your future is to create it, not to draft it.
The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.
A budget tells us what we can't afford, but it doesn't keep us from buying it.