Drop — synonyms, definition

1. drop (Noun)

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drop (Noun) — A shape that is spherical and small. ex. "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"

drop (Noun) — A small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid). ex. "he had a drop too much to drink" ex. "a drop of each sample was analysed" ex. "there is not a drop of pity in that man"

drop (Noun) — A sudden sharp decrease in some quantity. ex. "a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index" ex. "there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery"

drop (Noun) — A steep high face of rock. ex. "a steep drop" ex. "he stood on a high drop-off overlooking the town"

drop (Noun) — A predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property).

drop (Noun) — A free and rapid descent by the force of gravity. ex. "it was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height"

drop (Noun) — A curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery.

drop (Noun) — A central depository where things can be left or picked up.

drop (Noun) — The act of dropping something. ex. "they expected the drop would be successful"

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2. drop (Verb)

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drop (Verb) — Let fall to the ground. ex. "Don't drop the dishes"

drop (Verb) — To fall vertically. ex. "the bombs are dropping on enemy targets"

drop (Verb) — Go down in value. ex. "Stock prices dropped"

drop (Verb) — Fall or descend to a lower place or level. ex. "He dropped to his knees"

drop (Verb) — Terminate an association with. ex. "drop him from the Republican ticket"

drop (Verb) — Utter with seeming casualness. ex. "drop a hint"; drop names"

drop (Verb) — Stop pursuing or acting. ex. "drop a lawsuit"

drop (Verb) — Leave at a destination; remove from a transport container. ex. "drop off the passengers at the hotel"

drop (Verb) — Cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow. ex. "drop a tree"

drop (Verb) — (sport) lose (a game). ex. "The Giants dropped 11 of their first 13"

drop (Verb) — Pay out. ex. "drop money"

drop (Verb) — (music) lower the pitch of (musical notes).

drop (Verb) — Hang freely. ex. "The light dropped from the ceiling"

drop (Verb) — Stop associating with. ex. "They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock"

drop (Verb) — Let or cause to fall in drops. ex. "drop oil into the mixture"

drop (Verb) — Get rid of.

drop (Verb) — Take (a drug, especially LSD), by mouth. ex. "She dropped acid when she was a teenager"

drop (Verb) — Omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing. ex. "New Englanders drop their post-vocalic r's"

drop (Verb) — Leave undone or leave out.

drop (Verb) — Change from one level to another. ex. "She dropped into army jargon"

drop (Verb) — Fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death. ex. "shop til you drop"

drop (Verb) — Grow worse.

drop (Verb) — Give birth; used for animals. ex. "The cow dropped her calf this morning"

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