Drop below Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To become less than a certain level, number, or limit. Often used for temperatures, amounts, or prices.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used with numbers: 'drop below zero,' 'drop below 50%.' Often formal or neutral. Do not confuse with just 'drop,' which means to fall but not necessarily beneath a limit.

• Spanish: bajar de - descender por debajo de
• Portuguese (BR): cair abaixo de - ficar abaixo de
• Portuguese (PT): descer abaixo de - ficar abaixo de
• Chinese (Simplified): 低于 - 跌破
• Chinese (Traditional): 低於 - 跌破
• Hindi: से नीचे गिरना
• Arabic: تنخفض إلى أقل من
• Bengali: নিম্নে নেমে যাওয়া - কমে যাওয়া (একটি সীমার নিচে)
• Russian: опуститься ниже - упасть ниже
• Japanese: 下回る - 下になる
• Vietnamese: xuống dưới - giảm xuống dưới
• Korean: 아래로 떨어지다 - 밑으로 내려가다
• Turkish: altına düşmek
• Urdu: کم سے نیچے جانا
• Indonesian: turun di bawah - jatuh di bawah

Example Sentences

The temperature will drop below freezing tonight.

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Do not let your balance drop below $10.

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If sales drop below last year’s numbers, we will review the plan.

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After midnight, prices usually drop below what they were during the day.

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Watch out! Your score might drop below the passing grade if you miss this test.

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Energy levels often drop below normal during busy weeks.

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