drop
word
/ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/
drahp, drawp
/dɹˈɒp/
drop
Definition
To let something fall by accident or on purpose; can also mean a small amount of liquid, like a drop of water.
Usage & Nuances
Common as both a verb ('drop the phone') and a noun ('a drop of rain'). Informal uses: 'drop by' (visit), 'drop off' (deliver or become tired). Often used for letting go unintentionally, but can also be intentional. 'Drop' as a noun for small amounts of liquid.
Spanish: soltar - dejar caer - gotaPortuguese (BR): soltar - deixar cair - gotaPortuguese (PT): largar - deixar cair - gotaChinese (Simplified): 掉下 - 扔下 - 滴Chinese (Traditional): 掉下 - 扔下 - 滴Hindi: गिराना - छोड़ना - बूँदArabic: أسقط - قطرةBengali: ফেলা - ড্রপ (তরল পদার্থের ছোট মাত্রা)Russian: уронить - капляJapanese: 落とす - しずくVietnamese: làm rơi - giọtKorean: 떨어뜨리다 - 방울Turkish: düşürmek - damlaUrdu: گرا دینا - قطرہIndonesian: menjatuhkan - tetes
Example Sentences
He dropped his phone and it broke.
basic
Put a drop of honey in your tea.
basic
Can you drop me off at the station?
natural
I'll drop by your office tomorrow.
natural
Her energy dropped after lunch.
natural
Don't drop your keys on the floor.
basic