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draft vs downdraft

downdraft vs draft

draft and downdraft both are nouns.

draft is a verb but downdraft is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
draft Yes No Yes No
downdraft Yes No No No
As nouns, downdraft is a hyponym of draft; that is, downdraft is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than draft:
  • draft: a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
  • downdraft: a strong downward air current
Other hyponyms of draft include updraft.
draft (noun) downdraft (noun)
the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling a strong downward air current
a large and hurried swallow
compulsory military service
a dose of liquid medicine
a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace
the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
any of the various versions in the development of a written work
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
draft (verb) downdraft (verb)
engage somebody to enter the army
draw up an outline or sketch for something
make a blueprint of
Difference between draft and downdraft

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