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drop
1 countable a very small amount of liquid with a round shapedrop of: I felt a drop of rain on my face. There were drops of blood on his shirt. Synonyms and related words
General words for amounts of liquid 1a singular informala small amount of a drinkdrop of: He asked for a drop of brandy. Would you like a drop more tea? Synonyms and related words
2 countable usually singulara fall in the amount or value of somethingdrop in: The company announced a 15% drop in profits. There was a sharp drop in the temperature during the night. Synonyms and related words
Rates of decrease and the process of decreasing 3 countable usually singulara distance down to the ground from a high placeAt the edge of the cliff is a 100-metre drop. Synonyms and related words
Specific types of distance climb depth the depths of something 4 singular informala small amount of a particular qualitydrop of: She didn’t have a drop of imagination. Synonyms and related words
Small amounts of a feeling or quality 5 countable a small round sweetchocolate/mint/lemon drops Synonyms and related words
Sweets and other confectionery barley sugar boiled sweet bubble gum 6 countable an occasion when something or someone is dropped from an aircraftAir drops of food were made in the region. Synonyms and related words
Relating to operating aircraft aerobatics aerospace airborne 7 countable the act of leaving or delivering something in a place that has been agreed, especially something secret or illegalThe kidnappers gave them instructions about where to make the drop. Synonyms and related words
Relating to sending or taking delivery referral consignment 8 drops plural liquid medicine that you put into your eyes, ears, or noseSynonyms and related words
Types and forms of medicine amphetamine anabolic steroid anaesthesia 9 a drop in the bucketa tiny amountIf spending seems lavish, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to cuts. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 13/11/2018 10 a delivery of informationa weekly drop of what’s happening in culture Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 26/07/2019
at the drop of a hat a drop in the ocean/bucket not touch a drop drop
1 countable a very small amount of liquid with a round shapedrop of: I felt a drop of rain on my face. There were drops of blood on his shirt. Synonyms and related words
General words for amounts of liquid 1a singular informala small amount of a drinkdrop of: He asked for a drop of brandy. Would you like a drop more tea? Synonyms and related words
2 countable usually singulara fall in the amount or value of somethingdrop in: The company announced a 15% drop in profits. There was a sharp drop in the temperature overnight. Synonyms and related words
Rates of decrease and the process of decreasing 3 countable usually singulara distance down to the ground from a high placeAt the edge of the cliff is a 100-foot drop. Synonyms and related words
Specific types of distance 4 singular informala small amount of a particular qualitydrop of: She didn’t have a drop of imagination. Synonyms and related words
Small amounts of a feeling or quality 5 countable an occasion when something or someone is dropped from an aircraftAir drops of food were made in the region. Synonyms and related words
Relating to operating aircraft aerobatics aerospace airborne 6 countable a small round candychocolate/mint/lemon drops Synonyms and related words
Sweets and other confectionery barley sugar boiled sweet bonbon 7 countable the act of leaving or delivering something in a place that has been agreed, especially something secret or illegalThe kidnappers gave them instructions about where to make the drop. Synonyms and related words
Relating to sending or taking delivery referral consignment 8 drops plural liquid medicine that you put into your eyes, ears, or noseSynonyms and related words
Types and forms of medicine amphetamine anabolic steroid anaesthetic 9 a drop in the bucketa tiny amountIf spending seems lavish, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to cuts. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 13/11/2018 10 a delivery of informationa weekly drop of what’s happening in culture Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 26/07/2019
at the drop of a hat a drop in the bucket/ocean not touch a drop drop
1 transitive to deliberately let something falldrop something off something: The children were dropping stones off the bridge. drop something into something: He dropped a few coins into my hand. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 1a transitive to let something fall without intending toI dropped my keys down the back of the sofa. drop something onto/over something: You’ve dropped crumbs all over the floor. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 1b intransitive to fall to the ground or into somethingEveryone cheered as the ball dropped into the hole. She took off her jacket and let it drop to the floor. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards
2 intransitive to quickly move downwards, or to let yourself fall downwardsdrop into/to/down: Teresa dropped into the chair, exhausted. Doyle dropped to a crouch and peered in through the letterbox. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 2a transitive to move part of your body downwardsHe dropped his head into his hands and sighed. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 2b intransitive if someone’s jaw drops, or if their mouth drops open, their mouth opens suddenly because they are very surprised Synonyms and related words
To use or to move the mouth or throat clear your throat dribble drool 2c intransitive/transitive if you drop your eyes or your gaze, you look downwards Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to look or not look
3 transitive to reduce something to a lower amount or valueWe had to drop the price of our house to sell it. Be sure to drop your speed in wet weather. Synonyms and related words 3a intransitive/transitive if you drop your voice, or if your voice drops, you speak less loudly Synonyms and related words 3b intransitive if the wind drops, it becomes less strong Synonyms and related words 3c drop or drop back intransitive to fall to a lower amount or valueInfant mortality has dropped dramatically in the last 50 years. drop from/to: PCM’s share value dropped to 750 pence. drop below: In winter the temperature often drops below freezing. drop by: European sales have dropped by over 30%. Synonyms and related words
To become less in size, amount or value
4 drop or drop off transitive to take someone to a place in a car, usually without getting out of the car yourselfI’m driving into town – can I drop you somewhere? drop someone at/in: Can you drop me at the corner of the street? Synonyms and related words
To go somewhere with someone or something 4a to take something to a place and not stay there very longCan you drop these magazines at Nora’s house on your way home? Synonyms and related words
To take something somewhere
5 transitive to let something fall from an aircraftThe UN is trying to drop supplies into the area. Synonyms and related words 5a intransitive to fall into an area from an aircraft, especially using a parachute Synonyms and related words
Parachuting and flying or falling for leisure bail out bale out ballooning
6 transitive to not continue with somethingThe ad was dropped after complaints from the public. drop the act (=stop pretending): Oh, drop the innocent act! Synonyms and related words 6a to decide not to continue with a court caseThe charges against him were dropped due to insufficient evidence. Her family wanted her to drop the case. Synonyms and related words 6b to decide not to continue studying a school subjectIn Year 10 you can drop geography or history. Synonyms and related words 6c to stop what you are doing in order to do something elseHe told me to drop everything and come over straight away. Synonyms and related words
7 transitive to not include somethingHe asked us to drop the word ‘liar’ from our headline. The controversial clauses of the contract were finally dropped. Synonyms and related words
To not include something or someone 7a to not include someone on a teamRogers is injured and has been dropped. Synonyms and related words
Sports management and team selection 7b to not pronounce a letter when you say a wordShe has a tendency to drop her h’s. Synonyms and related words
Pronunciation and pronouncing words pronunciation pronounce articulation
8 intransitive/transitive to stop talking about something, especially because it is embarrassing someoneLet’s drop the subject, shall we? Synonyms and related words
To stop talking, or to not say anything 9 transitive to fail to win points in a game, competition, or testUnited have only dropped 3 points this season. Synonyms and related words
Scoring points and goals a clean sheet aggregate all 10 transitive to say something in an informal or indirect waydrop a hint: Ferguson dropped a broad hint that he would soon be retiring. Synonyms and related words
To mention something, or to be mentioned 11 transitive informalto end a relationship with someone, especially suddenly Synonyms and related words
To end a friendship or relationship defriend unfriend break off 12 drop or drop away intransitive if the ground drops, it slopes downwardsSynonyms and related words 13 transitive very informalto swallow an illegal drug, especially acid Synonyms and related words
To buy or use illegal drugs abuse be jacked up come down 14 to release; to be releasedThe first episode of our new podcast drops on Friday. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 11/01/2018
drop the ball drop dead drop someone in it drop someone a line/note ready to drop
drop away drop back drop behind drop by drop off drop out drop round
drop
1 transitive to deliberately let something falldrop something off something: The children were dropping stones off the bridge. drop something into something: He dropped a few coins into my hand. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 1a transitive to let something fall without intending toI dropped my keys behind the couch. drop something onto/over something: You’ve dropped crumbs all over the floor. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 1b intransitive to fall to the ground or into somethingEveryone cheered as the ball dropped into the hole. She took off her jacket and let it drop to the floor. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards
2 intransitive to quickly move downward, or to let yourself fall downwarddrop into/to/down: Teresa dropped into the chair, exhausted. Doyle dropped to a crouch and peered in through the mail slot. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 2a transitive to move part of your body downwardHe dropped his head into his hands and sighed. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something downwards 2b intransitive if someone’s jaw drops, or if their mouth drops open, their mouth opens suddenly because they are very surprised Synonyms and related words
To use or to move the mouth or throat clear your throat dribble drool 2c intransitive/transitive if you drop your eyes or your gaze, you look downward Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to look or not look
3 transitive to let something fall from an aircraftThe UN is trying to drop supplies into the area. Synonyms and related words 3a intransitive to fall into an area from an aircraft, especially using a parachute Synonyms and related words
Parachuting and flying or falling for leisure bail out bale out ballooning
4 drop or drop back intransitive to fall to a lower amount or valueInfant mortality has dropped dramatically in the last 50 years. drop from/to: The rate on the bond dropped to 5 percent. drop below: In the winter the temperature often drops below freezing. drop by: European sales have dropped by over 30%. Synonyms and related words
To become less in size, amount or value 4a transitive to reduce something to a lower amount or valueWe had to drop the price of our house to sell it. Be sure to drop your driving speed in wet weather. Synonyms and related words 4b intransitive/transitive if you drop your voice, or if your voice drops, you speak less loudly Synonyms and related words 4c intransitive if the wind drops, it becomes less strong Synonyms and related words
5 transitive to not continue with somethingThe ad was dropped after complaints from the public. drop the act (=stop pretending): Oh, drop the innocent act! Synonyms and related words 5a to decide not to continue studying a school subjectI decided to drop chemistry and take biology instead. Synonyms and related words 5b to decide not to continue with a court caseThe charges against him were dropped due to insufficient evidence. Her family wanted her to drop the suit. Synonyms and related words 5c to stop what you are doing in order to do something elseHe told me to drop everything and come over right away. Synonyms and related words
6 transitive to not include somethingHe asked us to drop the word “liar” from our headline. The controversial clauses of the contract were finally dropped. Synonyms and related words
To not include something or someone 6a to not include someone on a teamRogers is injured and has been dropped. Synonyms and related words
Sports management and team selection 6b to not pronounce a letter when you say a wordShe has a tendency to drop her h’s. Synonyms and related words
Pronunciation and pronouncing words pronunciation pronounce articulation
7 intransitive/transitive to stop talking about something, especially because it is embarrassing someoneLet’s drop the subject, OK? Synonyms and related words
To stop talking, or to not say anything 8 transitive informalto end a relationship with someone, especially suddenly Synonyms and related words
To end a friendship or relationship defriend unfriend break off 9 drop or drop off transitive to take someone to a place in a car, usually without getting out of the car yourselfI’m driving into town anyway; can I drop you somewhere? drop someone at/in: Can you drop me at the corner of the street? Synonyms and related words
To go somewhere with someone or something 9a to take something to a place and not stay there very longCan you drop these magazines at Nora’s house on your way home? Synonyms and related words
To take something somewhere bear bring along bring around
10 transitive to say something in an informal or indirect waydrop a hint: Ferguson dropped a broad hint that he would soon be retiring. Synonyms and related words
To mention something, or to be mentioned 11 transitive to fail to win points in a game, competition, or testI think I dropped ten points on the last question. Synonyms and related words 12 transitive very informalto swallow an illegal drug, especially acid Synonyms and related words
To buy or use illegal drugs abuse be jacked up come down 13 drop or drop away intransitive if the ground drops, it slopes downwardSynonyms and related words 14 to release; to be releasedThe first episode of our new podcast drops on Friday. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 11/01/2018
drop the ball drop dead drop someone a line/note ready to drop
drop around drop away drop back drop behind drop by drop off drop out
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