CEFR B1

first draft

noun

Meaning

The initial version of a piece of writing, document, or project that is created before it undergoes editing, refinement, or final polishing.

Examples

She knew her first draft was far from perfect, but it provided a necessary foundation for the final essay.
The professor told the students not to worry about grammar in the first draft, focusing instead on getting their ideas onto the page.

Synonyms: rough draft, preliminary version, initial attempt, prototype

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first draft (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /fɜːrst dræft/

Definition

The initial version of a piece of writing, document, or project that is created before it undergoes editing, refinement, or final polishing.

Examples

She knew her first draft was far from perfect, but it provided a necessary foundation for the final essay.
The professor told the students not to worry about grammar in the first draft, focusing instead on getting their ideas onto the page.

Synonyms of first draft

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