Pronunciation: /drɑp/

Definitions of drop

noun a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a thin threadlike manner

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally spilled a drop of water on my shirt.

A2 She felt a drop of rain on her face as she walked outside.

B1 The price of oil has seen a significant drop in recent months.

B2 The company experienced a drop in sales after the new competitor entered the market.

C1 The sudden drop in temperature caught everyone off guard.

C2 The artist's latest album received mixed reviews, resulting in a drop in their popularity.

verb to fall or let fall in drops

Example Sentences

A1 I dropped my pencil on the floor.

A2 She dropped the glass and it shattered into pieces.

B1 Please drop off your keys at the front desk before leaving.

B2 The company decided to drop the project due to budget constraints.

C1 The artist's latest album is set to drop next month.

C2 The stock market saw a significant drop in prices yesterday.

Examples of drop in a Sentence

formal The scientist carefully measured each drop of the solution before adding it to the mixture.

informal I'll just drop by your place later to pick up the book.

slang Let's hit up that new club and drop it like it's hot!

figurative After the argument, she felt a drop in her confidence.

Grammatical Forms of drop

past tense

dropped

plural

drops

comparative

dropper

superlative

droppest

present tense

drop

future tense

will drop

perfect tense

has dropped

continuous tense

dropping

singular

drop

positive degree

drop

infinitive

to drop

gerund

dropping

participle

dropped

Origin and Evolution of drop

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'drop' originated from Old English 'dropa' which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'drupon'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a small quantity of liquid that falls in a spherical shape, the word 'drop' has evolved to encompass various meanings such as a decrease in quantity or the act of falling suddenly.