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dropped

Pronunciation: [drɒpt]

Word

Learn how to use dropped in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to let something fall to the ground or to fall down by itself. When you drop something, it goes down away from your hands or from its place.

Example

I dropped my toy by accident, and it broke.

Example

I didn't drop my sandwich; I kept it safe in my backpack.

Example

Did you drop your pencil while writing?

Context: “change”

(verb) to stop doing something or to stop having something. Like when you stop playing a sport or give up a habit.

Example

She dropped out of the dance class because she was too busy.

Example

He didn’t drop his favorite game; he plays it every day.

Example

Did you drop any subjects from your school schedule?

Context: “communication”

(verb) to make someone aware of information or to mention something. This is like telling a friend about something important.

Example

I dropped her name in the conversation to make a connection.

Example

I didn’t drop any hints about the surprise party.

Example

Did you drop any clues about what we are doing this weekend?

Context: “performance”

(verb) to lower the level of something, like a score or a ranking. If something drops, it becomes less than it was before.

Example

The temperature dropped last night, and it got chilly.

Example

The price didn’t drop; it stayed the same.

Example

Did the team's ranking drop after the last game?

How to pronounce dropped

Pronunciation: [drɒpt]

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