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drop
(dr/A/p )

noun (n)

  • a shape that is spherical and small(noun.shape)
    Example:
    He studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops.
    Synonym:
    bead, pearl
    source: wordnet30
  • a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)(noun.quantity)
    Example:
    He had a drop too much to drink.
    A drop of each sample was analyzed.
    There is not a drop of pity in that man.
    Synonym:
    drib, driblet
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    A drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index.
    There was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery.
    Synonym:
    dip, fall, free fall
    source: wordnet30
  • a steep high face of rock(noun.object)
    Example:
    A steep drop.
    Synonym:
    cliff, drop-off
    source: wordnet30
  • a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)(noun.location)
    source: wordnet30
  • a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity(noun.event)
    Example:
    It was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height.
    Synonym:
    fall
    source: wordnet30
  • a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    drop cloth, drop curtain
    source: wordnet30
  • a central depository where things can be left or picked up(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of dropping something(noun.act)
    Example:
    They expected the drop would be successful.
    source: wordnet30
  • The quantity of fluid which falls in one small spherical mass; a liquid globule; a minim; hence, also, the smallest easily measured portion of a fluid; a small quantity; as, a drop of water.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • let fall to the ground(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Don't drop the dishes.
    source: wordnet30
  • to fall vertically(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The bombs are dropping on enemy targets.
    source: wordnet30
  • go down in value(verb.change)
    Example:
    Stock prices dropped.
    Synonym:
    correct, decline, slump
    source: wordnet30
  • fall or descend to a lower place or level(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    drop down, sink
    source: wordnet30
  • terminate an association with(verb.social)
    Example:
    Drop him from the Republican ticket.
    source: wordnet30
  • utter with seeming casualness(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Drop a hint.
    Drop names.
    source: wordnet30
  • stop pursuing or acting(verb.change)
    Example:
    Drop a lawsuit.
    Synonym:
    knock off
    source: wordnet30
  • leave or unload(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Drop off the passengers at the hotel.
    Synonym:
    discharge, drop off, put down, set down, unload
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    cut down, fell, strike down
    source: wordnet30
  • lose (a game)(verb.competition)
    Example:
    The Giants dropped 11 of their first 13.
    source: wordnet30
  • pay out(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    expend, spend
    source: wordnet30
  • lower the pitch of (musical notes)(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    flatten
    Antonym:
    sharpen
    source: wordnet30
  • hang freely(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The light dropped from the ceiling.
    Synonym:
    dangle, suspend, swing
    source: wordnet30
  • stop associating with(verb.social)
    Example:
    They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock.
    Synonym:
    dismiss, send away, send packing
    source: wordnet30
  • let or cause to fall in drops(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    dribble, drip
    source: wordnet30
  • get rid of(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    cast, cast off, escape from, shake, shake off, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off, throw off, waste
    source: wordnet30
  • take (a drug, especially LSD), by mouth(verb.consumption)
    Example:
    She dropped acid when she was a teenager.
    source: wordnet30
  • omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    New Englanders drop their post-vocalic r's.
    source: wordnet30
  • leave undone or leave out(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    leave out, miss, neglect, omit, overleap, overlook, pretermit
    Antonym:
    attend to, take to heart
    source: wordnet30
  • change from one level to another(verb.change)
    Example:
    She dropped into army jargon.
    source: wordnet30
  • fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death(verb.change)
    Example:
    Shop til you drop.
    source: wordnet30
  • grow worse(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    decline, degenerate, deteriorate, devolve, worsen
    Antonym:
    convalesce, recover, recuperate
    source: wordnet30
  • give birth; used for animals(verb.body)
    Example:
    The cow dropped her calf this morning.
    source: wordnet30
  • To pour or let fall in drops; to pour in small globules; to distill.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To fall in drops.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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