Synonyms for

Dropping

Verb / ˈdrɑ:pɪŋ / Another word for dropping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

let or make (something) fall vertically

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

descent fall subsidence lowering

Informal

ditching dumping letting go chuck in

Literary

cascading falling descending

Antonyms

raising lifting ascending increasing collecting gathering hoisting

Common collocations

  • dropping off
  • dropping out
  • dropping in
  • dropping by
  • dropping down
  • dropping acid
  • dropping the ball
  • dropping a line

Word family

noun drop
verb drop
adjective droppable
adverb droopingly

Usage note

The word 'dropping' can refer to the act of letting something fall or the excrement of an animal. Context is crucial for understanding the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. She is dropping the pencil.
  2. The leaves are dropping from the trees.
  3. He is dropping the bomb.
  4. The rain is dropping from the sky.
  5. The temperature is dropping outside.

Quotes

  • Life is like a camera. Just focus on what's important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot and keep dropping.
  • I'm not a perfect person, I make a lot of mistakes but I really appreciate those people who stay with me after knowing how I really am and keep dropping.
  • The moment you start compromising for the sake of massaging somebody's ego, that's when you think your business is starting to grow, but it's actually the beginning of the end. Keep dropping.

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