Drop Meaning in English
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
Don't drop your keys on the floor.
basic
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