Drop: meaning, definitions and examples

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drop

 

[ drɒp ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

falling from a height

To fall or allow something to fall vertically from a higher to a lower position. It can refer to liquids falling in drops or solid objects falling freely through the air.

Synonyms

descend, fall, plummet

Examples of usage

  • The raindrops were gently dropping from the sky.
  • He dropped the ball and it rolled away.
Context #2 | Verb

letting something go

To release something from one's grasp or support, often inadvertently or by mistake. It can also refer to stopping the support or maintenance of something.

Synonyms

discard, let go, release

Examples of usage

  • She dropped her keys while juggling her groceries.
  • The company decided to drop the project due to budget constraints.
Context #3 | Noun

a small round shape

A small quantity of liquid that forms or falls in a spherical shape. It can also refer to a small, round or pear-shaped portion of a liquid.

Synonyms

bead, driblet, globule

Examples of usage

  • There were drops of water on the leaves after the rain.
  • Add a few drops of vanilla extract to the batter.

Translations

Translations of the word "drop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soltar

🇮🇳 गिरना

🇩🇪 fallen

🇮🇩 jatuh

🇺🇦 кидати

🇵🇱 upuszczać

🇯🇵 落とす (おとす)

🇫🇷 laisser tomber

🇪🇸 dejar caer

🇹🇷 bırakmak

🇰🇷 떨어뜨리다

🇸🇦 يسقط

🇨🇿 pustit

🇸🇰 pustiť

🇨🇳 掉落 (diàoluò)

🇸🇮 spustiti

🇮🇸 sleppa

🇰🇿 тастау

🇬🇪 დაგდება

🇦🇿 buraxmaq

🇲🇽 dejar caer

Etymology

The word 'drop' originated from Old English 'dropa', which is related to the Dutch 'druppel' and German 'Tropfen'. The concept of dropping has been associated with gravity and the natural tendency of objects to fall towards the center of the Earth. Over time, 'drop' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to falling, releasing, and small quantities of liquid.

See also: droplet, droplets, dropped, dropper, dropping, droppings, drops.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,067, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.