A2verb 1K

Drop

🇬🇧 UK /["/drɒp/","/drɒps/","/drɒpt/","/ˈdrɒpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/drɑːp/","/drɑːps/","/drɑːpt/","/ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Drop

to allow something to fall by accident; to fall by accident

In simple words: to let something fall or go down

Drop in a sentence

• Please drop the ball so we can play a game.
• Make sure to drop off the package at the post office.
• He decided to drop out of college to pursue his passion.
• If you drop the toy, it might break.
• We will drop by the coffee shop after work.

How to use Drop

Use 'drop' when something is falling or being released. It's appropriate in both casual and more serious contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

drop + object

Memory hint

Imagine a cartoon character dropping a huge anvil — it makes a big sound!

Related words

Collocations with Drop

• accidentally
• carelessly
• casually
• in
• into
• on
• accidentally
• carelessly
• casually
• in
• into
• on
• heavily
• gently
• lightly
• let something
• be ready to
• into
• onto
• to
• drop like a stone
• drop open
• considerably
• dramatically
• drastically
• be likely to
• be unlikely to
• below
• by
• from
• sharply
• steeply
• away
• into
• to
• towards/​toward
• quietly
• unceremoniously
• from
• in favour/​favor of
• quietly
• immediately
• quickly
• let something
• agree to
• decide to
• in favour/​favor of

Synonyms for Drop

• fall

Opposites of Drop

• pick up
• raise
• lift

Common mistakes with Drop

• Using 'drop' without an object (e.g., saying 'I drop' instead of 'I drop the ball')
• Confusing 'drop' with 'spill' when referring to liquids
• Incorrectly using 'drop' in the past tense form; remember it's 'dropped'

Frequently asked questions about Drop

What does Drop mean?

to let something fall or go down

What is the definition of Drop?

to allow something to fall by accident; to fall by accident

How do you use Drop in a sentence?

Please drop the ball so we can play a game.

Can you give another example of Drop?

Make sure to drop off the package at the post office.

What are synonyms for Drop?

Common alternatives include fall.

What is the opposite of Drop?

Opposite meanings include pick up, raise, lift.

What words go with Drop?

It commonly pairs with accidentally, carelessly, casually, in, into, on, accidentally, carelessly, casually, in, into, on, heavily, gently, lightly, let something, be ready to, into, onto, to, drop like a stone, drop open, considerably, dramatically, drastically, be likely to, be unlikely to, below, by, from, sharply, steeply, away, into, to, towards/​toward, quietly, unceremoniously, from, in favour/​favor of, quietly, immediately, quickly, let something, agree to, decide to, in favour/​favor of.

What are common mistakes when using Drop?

Using 'drop' without an object (e.g., saying 'I drop' instead of 'I drop the ball') Confusing 'drop' with 'spill' when referring to liquids Incorrectly using 'drop' in the past tense form; remember it's 'dropped'

How do you pronounce Drop?

US: /["/drɑːp/","/drɑːps/","/drɑːpt/","/ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/drɒp/","/drɒps/","/drɒpt/","/ˈdrɒpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Drop?

Use 'drop' when something is falling or being released. It's appropriate in both casual and more serious contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Drop?

"Drop" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.