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Definition drop in British English
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verbWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/drɒp/
1
to deliberately let something fall
2.1
to move part of your body downwards
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Example
Infant mortality has dropped dramatically in the last 50 years.
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In winter the temperature often drops below freezing.
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6
to not continue with something
Example
The ad was dropped after complaints from the public.
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The charges against him were dropped due to insufficient evidence.
7
to not include something
Example
The controversial clauses of the contract were finally dropped.
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She has a tendency to drop her h's.
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8
to stop talking about something, especially because it is embarrassing someone
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11
to end a relationship with someone, especially suddenly
13
to swallow an illegal drug, especially acid
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Related Words
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a drop in the ocean (phrase)
aitch (noun)
at the drop of a hat (phrase)
clanger (noun)
cough drop (noun)
drag-and-drop (verb)
drop (verb)
drop (noun)
drop away (phrasal verb)
drop back (phrasal verb)
drop behind (phrasal verb)
drop by (phrasal verb)
drop dead (phrase)
drop goal (noun)
drop off (phrasal verb)
drop out (phrasal verb)
drop round (phrasal verb)
drop shot (noun)
drop someone a (phrase)
drop someone in it (phrase)
drop the ball (phrase)
drop the gloves (phrase)
drop top (noun)
drop-box (verb)
drop-dead gorgeous (adjective)
drop-down menu (noun)
drop-in (noun)
drop-in centre (noun)
drop-kick (noun)
drop-off (noun)
drop-off (adjective)
something in someone’s lap (phrase)
someone’s lap (phrase)
your guard (phrase)
fit to drop (phrase)
like ninepins (phrase)
let something (phrase)
let something (phrase)
mail drop (noun)
mic drop (noun)
not touch a drop ()
ready to drop (phrase)
slut drop (noun)
you could hear a pin drop (phrase)