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drop

Pronunciation: [/dɹɑp/]

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drop: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use drop in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “release”

(verb) to let something fall from a higher position to a lower one. Like how you let go of a balloon and watch it fall to the ground.

Example

She dropped the pencil on the floor.

Example

Don't drop the glass; it will break.

Example

Did you drop the keys on the table?

Context: “small amount”

(noun) a small round shape of liquid. It's like a tiny piece of rain falling from the sky.

Example

I felt a drop of rain on my face.

Example

There were no drops of water left in the bottle.

Example

Did you see any drops of water on the leaves?

Context: “decrease”

(verb) to become lower in level or amount. It's like when you pour juice into a cup and the amount goes down as you drink it.

Example

The temperature is expected to drop tomorrow.

Example

Her energy levels didn't drop despite the long hike.

Example

Will the prices drop during the sale?

How to pronounce drop

Pronunciation: [/dɹɑp/]

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