Synonyms for

Drop

Verb / drɑ:p / / drɔ:p / Another word for drop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to let something fall or be released from one's grasp or hold

Synonyms & similar words

devolve drip drib freefall dribble shed neglect overlook dropdown knockoff sendpacking bead unload setdown cast omit spend fall fell dangle castoff sendaway cutdown throwoff flatten fall tumble plunge descend slip slide sink decrease lower diminish reduce abandon discard leave release discontinue stop quit halt

Synonyms by register

Formal

descend fall lower release

Informal

ditch chuck dump let go

Literary

cascade plunge shed

Antonyms

raise lift hold keep collect gather hoist

Common collocations

  • drop a hint
  • drop a line
  • drop the ball
  • drop in
  • drop off
  • drop out
  • drop dead
  • drop a bomb

Word family

noun drop
verb drop
adjective droopy

Usage note

The verb 'drop' can have many meanings, from letting something fall to reducing something. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity. 'Drop' as a noun can refer to a small amount of liquid or a sudden fall.

Example sentences

  1. I dropped the ball and it rolled under the couch.
  2. She dropped her phone and cracked the screen.
  3. He dropped out of school to pursue his passion.
  4. The temperature dropped significantly overnight.
  5. I need to drop by the store to grab some milk.

Quotes

  • “We are all mere drops in the ocean, but beautiful things can come from the smallest of things.” - Jenifer K Burke
  • “A drop of water, if it could write out its own history, would explain the universe to us.” - Lucy Larcom
  • “You can't fight the sea. It's like fighting a dream.” - Gilles Marini

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