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Definition of drop
1a (1) : the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass a drop of rain (2) drops plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops eye drops for dilating the pupil of the eyeb : a minute quantity or degree of something nonmaterial or intangible not a drop of meanness in herc : a small quantity of drink hasn't touched a drop of alcohol in three yearsd : the smallest practical unit of liquid measure
2 : something that resembles a liquid drop: such asa : a pendent ornament attached to a piece of jewelry; also : an earring with such a pendantb : a small globular cookie or candy sucking on lemon drops
3 [2drop] a : the act or an instance of dropping : fall a sudden, short drop in an elevatorb : a decline in quantity or quality His income took a sudden drop. a drop in demandc : a descent by parachute; also : the people or equipment dropped by parachute expecting another drop this weekd : a place or central depository to which something (such as mail, money, or stolen property) is brought for distribution or transmission left the package at the drop; also : the act of depositing something at such a place made the drop
4a : the distance from a higher to a lower level or through which something drops It's a twenty-foot drop from the top of the fence. a steep dropb electrical engineering : a decrease in electric potential (see 2potential 2b)
5 : a slot into which something is to be dropped
6 [2drop] : something that drops, hangs, or falls: such asa : a movable plate that covers the keyhole of a lockb : an unframed piece of cloth stage scenery; also : drop curtainc : a hinged platform on a gallowsd : a fallen fruit
7 : the advantage of having an opponent covered (see 1cover 1b(2)) with a firearm; broadly : advantage, superiority —usually used in the phrase get the drop on waiting to get the drop on me
8 : a move back from the line of scrimmage (as in preparation for making a forward pass) a quick drop
at the drop of a hat
drop in the bucket
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Examples of drop in a Sentence
He squeezed the bottle until a few drops came out.
She doesn't have a single drop of selfishness in her.
The poet wrings the last drop of meaning from every word.
Origin and Etymology of drop
Middle English, from Old English dropa; akin to Old High German tropfo drop
drop
Definition of drop
dropped
;dropping
intransitive verb
1 : to fall in drops
2a (1) : to fall (see 1fall 1a) unexpectedly or suddenly The book dropped from her hand. (2) : to descend (see descend 1) from one line or level to another the land drops to sea levelb : to fall in a state of collapse (see 2collapse 1b) or death dropped from exhaustionc of a playing card : to become played by reason of the obligation to follow suitd : to fall or roll into a hole or basket
3 : to enter or pass as if without conscious effort of will (see 2will 4a) into some state, condition, or activity dropped into sleep
4a : to cease to be of concern : lapse let the matter dropb : to pass from view or notice : disappear —often used with out drop out of sightc : to become less production dropped —often used with off
5 nautical : to move with a favoring wind or current —usually used with down We dropped down the harbor.
transitive verb
1 : to let fall : cause to fall dropped the ball dropping bombs on the city
2a : give up 2, abandon drop an idea drop the chargesb : discontinue dropped what she was doingc : to break off an association or connection with : dismiss drop her old friends was dropped by his sponsors students who dropped the class
3a : to utter or mention in a casual way drop a suggestion drop namesb : write drop us a line soon
drop a dime
drop behind
drop the ball
Examples of drop in a Sentence
Be careful not to drop the chair on your foot.
She dropped the apple core into the trash can.
They dropped bombs on the city.
He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces.
The player dropped the ball.
The pen rolled to the edge of the table and dropped to the floor.
The book dropped from my hand.
The ball dropped between the right and center fielders.
She was so tired she felt she would drop.
He worked until he dropped.
Origin and Etymology of drop
see 1drop
DROP Defined for English Language Learners
drop
playDefinition of drop for English Language Learners
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: a very small amount of liquid that falls in a rounded shape
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: a small amount of a drink
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: a small amount of something (such as a quality)
drop
Definition of drop for English Language Learners
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: to let (something) fall
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: to fall
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: to lie down or fall down suddenly
DROP Defined for Kids
Definition of drop for Students
1 : a small amount of liquid that falls in a rounded shape
2 drops plural : liquid medicine measured by drops ear drops
3 : something (as a small round candy) that is shaped like a liquid drop
4 : a small amount I'll have just a drop of tea.
5 : the distance of a fall a 20-foot drop
6 : a decrease in amount or quality a drop in sales
7 : an act of delivering something : a place where something is left to be picked up a mail drop
Definition of drop for Students
dropped
;dropping
1 : to fall or let fall often by accident I dropped my ice cream cone!
2 : to go down suddenly The cliff drops straight down.
3 : to go or make lower The temperature dropped. He dropped his voice.
4 : to become less or make less Business has dropped.
5 : lose 5
6 : disappear 1 They dropped out of sight.
7 : to stop or let end Let the matter drop.
8 : quit Don't drop out of school.
drop off
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of drop
1a: the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical massbdrops plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops eye drops for dilating the pupil of the eye
2: the smallest practical unit of liquid measure that varies in size according to the specific gravity and viscosity of the liquid and to the conditions under which it is formed—compare minim
drop
Medical Definition of drop
dropped
;dropping
intransitive verb
: to fall in drops1
transitive verb
of an animal : to give birth to lambs dropped in June2: to take (a drug) orally drop acid
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