Adrip

Pronunciation: /əˈdrɪp/

Definitions of adrip

adverb in a dripping or running manner

Example Sentences

A1 The water was adrip from the leaky faucet.

A2 She stood adrip in the rain waiting for the bus.

B1 The paint was adrip down the wall, creating a messy streak.

B2 The candle wax was adrip onto the tablecloth, causing a sticky mess.

C1 The ice cream cone was adrip with melted chocolate in the hot sun.

C2 The waterfall cascaded adrip down the rocks, creating a beautiful sight.

Examples of adrip in a Sentence

formal The rain left the leaves adrip with water droplets.

informal I accidentally spilled water on the table and now it's all adrip.

slang The ice cream melted and got all adrip on my hand.

figurative Her words left me adrip with emotion.

Grammatical Forms of adrip

• past tense: adripped
• plural: adrips
• comparative: more adrip
• superlative: most adrip
• present tense: adrips
• future tense: will adrip
• perfect tense: have adripped
• continuous tense: is adripping
• singular: adrip
• positive degree: adrip
• infinitive: to adrip
• gerund: adripping
• participle: adripped

Origin and Evolution of adrip

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'adrip' originated from Old English, derived from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'on' or 'in' and the root word 'drip'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'adrip' evolved to be used less frequently in modern English, with 'drip' being the more common term to describe liquid falling in drops.