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Definition
To make a fair copy of a draft; to copy out neatly.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of rewriting a rough draft into a clean, final version. It is commonly used in administrative or academic contexts where neatness and clarity are required after initial brainstorming. While it implies copying, it focuses on the transformation from messy to professional rather than just the act of duplication.
Examples
Please help me make a fair copy of this draft.
Related words
Common phrases
to make a fair copy of a draft
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
