English dictionary
drop
/dr/A/p/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a shape that is spherical and small
ExamplesHe studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops.
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a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)
ExamplesHe had a drop too much to drink.
A drop of each sample was analyzed.
There is not a drop of pity in that man.
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a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
ExamplesA drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index.
There was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery.
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a steep high face of rock
ExamplesA steep drop.
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a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)
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a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity
ExamplesIt was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height.
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a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery
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a central depository where things can be left or picked up
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the act of dropping something
ExamplesThey expected the drop would be successful.
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The quantity of fluid which falls in one small spherical mass; a liquid globule; a minim; hence, also, the smallest easily measured portion of a fluid; a small quantity; as, a <i>drop</i> of water.
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verb
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let fall to the ground
ExamplesDon't drop the dishes.
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to fall vertically
ExamplesThe bombs are dropping on enemy targets.
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go down in value
ExamplesStock prices dropped.
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fall or descend to a lower place or level
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terminate an association with
ExamplesDrop him from the Republican ticket.
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utter with seeming casualness
ExamplesDrop a hint.
Drop names.
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stop pursuing or acting
ExamplesDrop a lawsuit.
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leave or unload
ExamplesDrop off the passengers at the hotel.
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cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
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lose (a game)
ExamplesThe Giants dropped 11 of their first 13.
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pay out
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lower the pitch of (musical notes)
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hang freely
ExamplesThe light dropped from the ceiling.
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stop associating with
ExamplesThey dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock.
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let or cause to fall in drops
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get rid of
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take (a drug, especially LSD), by mouth
ExamplesShe dropped acid when she was a teenager.
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omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing
ExamplesNew Englanders drop their post-vocalic r's.
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leave undone or leave out
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change from one level to another
ExamplesShe dropped into army jargon.
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fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death
ExamplesShop til you drop.
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grow worse
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give birth; used for animals
ExamplesThe cow dropped her calf this morning.
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To pour or let fall in drops; to pour in small globules; to distill.
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To fall in drops.
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