drafted
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /dræftɪd/
KK: /dræftɪd/
adjective
Definition
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Example
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Conversation
Did you hear about the new ship they just drafted?
Yeah, I saw it in the news; it looks impressive!
I heard it’s designed for deeper waters, too.
That's great! I hope it performs well in the ocean.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
conscripted
enlisted
recruited
Antonyms
voluntary
released
discharged
verb
Definition
To create a preliminary version of a document or plan.
Example
She drafted a proposal for the new project.
Tense Forms
Past: drafted
Past Participle: drafted
Conversation
Did you hear that they drafted a new plan for the project?
Yeah, I saw that! It sounds really promising.
I hope they drafted it with everyone's input in mind.
Root Explanation
Drafted → It is formed from "draft" (from Old English *dræft*, meaning a drawing or pulling) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "drafted" means having been drawn up or pulled together, often in the context of documents or military service.
Memory Tip
Think of 'drawing up' a plan or document when you hear 'drafted' — it means something has been pulled together or completed.
Visually Confused Words
undrafted
grafted
dratted
rated
drate
hydrated