dropped

word · lemma: drop

/ˈdɹɑpt/
drahpt
/dɹˈɒpt/
dropt

Definition

Past tense and past participle of 'drop'. It can mean letting something fall, moving to a lower level, or stopping or removing something.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in everyday English. Common patterns include 'dropped my phone', 'prices dropped', and 'dropped the class'. In conversation, 'dropped by' means visited briefly, and 'dropped off' can mean decreased, fallen asleep, or delivered someone/something.

Example Sentences

I dropped my keys on the floor.

basic

The temperature dropped last night.

basic

She dropped the class after two weeks.

basic

He dropped by after work to say hello.

natural

Sales dropped off in the winter months.

natural

I dropped off the package on my way home.

natural