Synonyms for

Drip

Verb / drɪp / Another word for drip — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To fall in drops or to let fall in drops.

Synonyms & similar words

trickle dripmold dripmould dripping drop dribble drop trickle leak dribble ooze seep flow run distill percolate filter weep splash spray sprinkle rain drizzle spurt gush pour

Synonyms by register

Formal

seep ooze trickle

Informal

dribble plop drip-drop

Literary

weep distill

Antonyms

flow gush pour stream surge flood

Common collocations

  • slow drip
  • steady drip
  • water drip
  • blood drip
  • tap drip
  • drip coffee
  • drip dry
  • drip irrigation

Word family

noun drip
verb drip
adjective drippy

Usage note

Primarily used to describe liquid falling in small drops. Can also refer to a type of coffee maker or a method of drying clothes. 'Drip' can also be used informally to describe someone or something considered uncool or boring.

Example sentences

  1. The raindrops drip off the leaves.
  2. I accidentally dripped ketchup on my shirt.
  3. The faucet drips all night.
  4. The melted ice cream started to drip down the cone.
  5. The candle wax dripped onto the table.

Quotes

  • A drop of water, if it could write out its own history, would explain the universe to us.
  • Drip, drip, drop little April shower, beating a tune as you fall all around.
  • Drip, drip, drop there goes an eavesdrop.

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