Drop Definition
drop
- noun
- a shape that is spherical and small; "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead"
- a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid); "he had a drop too much to drink"; "a drop of each sample was analyzed"; "there is not a drop of pity in that man"; "years afterward, they would pay the blood-money, driblet by driblet"--Kipling
- a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity; "a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index"; "there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery"; "a dip in prices"; "when that became known the price of their stock went into free fall"
- a steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop"
- a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)
- a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity; "it was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height"
- a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery
- a central depository where things can be left or picked up
- the act of dropping something; "they expected the drop would be successful"
- verb
- let fall to the ground; "Don't drop the dishes"
- to fall vertically; "the bombs are dropping on enemy targets"
- go down in value; "Stock prices dropped"
- fall or descend to a lower place or level; "He sank to his knees"
- terminate an association with; "drop him from the Republican ticket"
- utter with seeming casualness; "drop a hint"; drop names"
- stop pursuing or acting; "drop a lawsuit"; "knock it off!"
- leave or unload; "unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel"
- cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow; "strike down a tree"; "Lightning struck down the hikers"
- lose (a game); "The Giants dropped 11 of their first 13"
- pay out; "spend money"
- lower the pitch of (musical notes)
- hang freely; "the ornaments dangled from the tree"; "The light dropped from the ceiling"
- stop associating with; "They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock"
- let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture"
- get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
- take (a drug, especially LSD), by mouth; "She dropped acid when she was a teenager"
- omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing; " New Englanders drop their post-vocalic r's"
- leave undone or leave out; "How could I miss that typo?"; "The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten"
- change from one level to another; "She dropped into army jargon"
- fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death; "shop til you drop"
- grow worse; "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"
- give birth; used for animals; "The cow dropped her calf this morning"
"Drop" in song lyrics
See how drop is used in real songs:
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"You better grab your pistols and pop we soon to drop"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot -
"Call it what you want, and if you don't you better drop"
415 — Call it What You Want 2 -
"Every next New Year let the ball drop"
The 49ers f/ Midnight Bully — Regain Control
Words that rhyme with drop
Usage tips for "drop"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "drop" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for drop to find words that pair well.