drop — to let something fall or to fall down
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to let something fall or to fall down
Pronunciation (IPA): /drɑːp/
Example Sentences
- My mom told me not to drop my ice cream, but gravity had other plans.
- Stock prices can drop faster than my motivation on Monday morning.
- Please drop me off at the library on your way home.
drop
VERB[/drɑːp/]
to let something fall or to fall down
He accidentally drops his phone on the cafe floor with a loud clatter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'droppian', meaning 'to fall in drops' or 'to let fall'. It originates from Proto-Germanic root *drup-, ultimately related to the concept of liquid falling in small quantities, with cognates found across Germanic languages.
Breakdown
The word consists of the root 'drop' (a small quantity of liquid, or the act of falling) with the verbal suffix '-ian' in Old English. The noun form 'drop' (a liquid droplet) developed from the verbal base, with the meaning extending metaphorically to include 'fall', 'descent', and 'discontinuance'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom told me not to drop my ice cream, but gravity had other plans.”
“Stock prices can drop faster than my motivation on Monday morning.”
“Please drop me off at the library on your way home.”
“He decided to drop his bad habits after the health scare.”
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