Meaning of the word drop in English

What does drop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

drop

US /drɑːp/

UK /drɒp/

a small spherical or pear-shaped portion of liquid that hangs or falls or adheres to a surface

Example:

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A drop of rain fell on my nose.

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Add a few drops of oil to the pan.

Synonym:

drip globule bead

a fall or descent

Example:

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There was a sudden drop in temperature.

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The stock market experienced a sharp drop.

Synonym:

decline fall descent plunge dip

let or make (something) fall vertically

Example:

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He accidentally dropped his phone.

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Please don't drop the vase.

Synonym:

let fall release lower deposit

fall or sink to a lower level

Example:

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The temperature will drop significantly tonight.

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His voice dropped to a whisper.

Synonym:

fall sink descend plummet dip

stop dealing with or discussing (something)

Example:

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Let's drop the subject.

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I decided to drop the charges against him.

Synonym:

abandon discontinue cease quit give up