drop — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

drop (/drɒp/)

verb  ·  Beginner  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /drɒp/

Meaning

Meaning: let fall

To let something fall, often by accident, or to become lower.

Examples

🗣 Be careful not to drop your phone, because the screen could easily crack on the floor.

Etymology

From Old English ‘dropa’ (a drop of liquid), of Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for falling objects, declines, and casually leaving someone somewhere.

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Tags: movement, action

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