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DROP

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 32 meanings of the word Drop.

How to pronounce drop:

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Drop - as a noun

A shape that is spherical and small

Example: "He studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bead7pearl7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sphere11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)

Example: "He had a drop too much to drink"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drib7driblet10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
small indefinite amountsmall indefinite quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

Example: "A drop of 57 points on the dow jones index"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dip6fall7free fall
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11decrement14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A steep high face of rock

Example: "He stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cliff13drop-off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formation14geological formation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hiding place
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A free and rapid descent by the force of gravity

Example: "It was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gravitation15descent10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drop clothdrop curtain

A central depository where things can be left or picked up

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deposit10depositary16depository16repository15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of dropping something

Example: "They expected the drop would be successful"

Drop - as a verb

Let fall to the ground

Example: "Don't drop the dishes"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To fall vertically

Example: "The bombs are dropping on enemy targets"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come downdescend11fall7go down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Go down in value

Example: "Stock prices dropped"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10go downwane7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fall or descend to a lower place or level

Example: "He sank to his knees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drop downsink8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change posture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Terminate an association with

Example: "Drop him from the republican ticket"

Utter with seeming casualness

Example: "Drop a hint"

Stop pursuing or acting

Example: "Drop a lawsuit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knock off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cease7discontinue14give uplay offquit13stop6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

Example: "Unload the cargo"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discharge16set downunload7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deliver11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

Example: "Strike down a tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut downfell7strike down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lose (a game)

Example: "The giants dropped 11 of their first 13"

Lower the pitch of (musical notes)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flatten10

Hang loosely

Example: "The ornaments dangled from the tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dangle8swing9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hang8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stop associating with

Example: "They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dismiss10send awaysend packing

Let or cause to fall in drops

Example: "Dribble oil into the mixture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dribble12drip7

To remove

Example: "He shed his image as a pushy boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast6shake offshed8throw11throw awaythrow off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take (a drug, especially lsd), by mouth

Example: "She dropped acid when she was a teenager"

Omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing

Example: "New englanders drop their post-vocalic r's"

Leave undone or leave out

Example: "How could i miss that typo?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leave outmiss6neglect10omit6overleap13overlook15pretermit13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change from one level to another

Example: "She dropped into army jargon"

Fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death

Example: "Shop til you drop"

Grow progressively worse

Example: "Her condition deteriorated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
degenerate12deteriorate12devolve14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10worsen9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give birth; used for animals

Example: "The cow dropped her calf this morning"

Example Sentences

"The company decided to drop the product due to low sales."
"Please drop off the package at the post office on your way."
"The water level in the river will drop due to the drought."
"The stock market experienced a drop in prices."
"We need to drop off the kids at school before heading to work."
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Word Game Points

Is DROP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drop is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DROP has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DROP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drop is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DROP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DROP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drop is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DROP has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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