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/
Korean meaning: 떨어뜨리다, 떨어지다
Korean pronunciation: **드**랍
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
💡 Concept
He accidentally drops his phone on the cafe floor with a loud clatter.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/drɑːp/
🇬🇧 UK/drɒp/
🌳Etymology
Rootdrop
Origin
고대 영어 'droppian'에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '물방울이 떨어지다'라는 의미였습니다. 게르만어족의 공통 조상어에서 나온 매우 오래된 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
stopshoptoppophop
stop
shop
top
pop
hop
🔗Collocations
drop out
drop by
drop off
temperature drop
drop a hint
eye drops
drop the ball
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom told me not to drop my ice cream, but gravity had other plans.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
falldeclinedecreaseabandonquit
Antonyms
risepick upcontinue
Related
drippourspilltumbleplunge
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