Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with draft in American Collocation
draft
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
first or early
This is an early draft of the work, complete with the author’s corrections, additions and deletions.
final
Draft documents have been circulated for discussion pending a final draft.
likely to be changed
Before filling out the application form, it is a good idea to write a rough draft first.
having been changed
Clerk may offer an amended draft.
write a draft
When you have an idea of what you want to say, write a rough draft.
read a draft
The editor suggested some changes when he read my draft.
finish a draft
Once the first draft is completed, set it aside for the few days so that you can return to it with a fresh eye.
I was just finishing the final draft of a very complicated book.
let other people see a draft
We were able to submit the most recent draft to Sport England for comment.
agree to a draft
In 2018, the committee approved the final draft.
make changes to a draft
After lengthy discussions, the draft was revised.
look at a draft in order to see if it needs to be changed
The current drafts were reviewed at the Ottawa project meeting.
law or rule
Draft legislation is expected, and must be implemented by 2023.
agreement
Advice and a draft childminding contract are available from the Scottish Childminding Association.
plan
Draft management plans have been completed for Mungo National Park.
document
The draft document is now ready for circulation among the wider membership.