Entry Word: drop

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass <a drop of water fell from the leaky faucet every few seconds>

Synonyms blob, driblet, drip, droplet, glob, globule

Related Words dewdrop, raindrop, tear; spatter; dribble, trickle

2 distance measured from the top to the bottom of something <a drop of ten feet from the roof to the ground> — see depth 1
3 the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude <the sudden drop of the plane really shook up the passengers> — see descent 1
4 the amount by which something is lessened <a huge drop in pressure> — see decrease
5 the more favorable condition or position in a competition <got the drop on his opponent very early in the wrestling match> — see advantage 1