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Definition drop in British English

drop noun

noun
/drɒp/
1

a very small amount of liquid with a round shape

Example

a tear/rain/dew drop

Example

I felt a drop of rain on my face.

Example

There were drops of blood on his shirt.

Synonyms and related words
river pool drop
1.1

a small amount of a drink

Example

He asked for a drop of brandy.

Example

Would you like a drop more tea?

Synonyms and related words
drink beverage drop
2

a fall in the amount or value of something

Example

The company announced a 15% drop in profits.

Example

There was a sharp drop in the temperature during the night.

Synonyms and related words
decrease reduction decline
3

a distance down to the ground from a high place

Example

At the edge of the cliff is a 100-metre drop.

Synonyms and related words
climb depth the depths of something
4

a small amount of a particular quality

Example

She didn't have a drop of imagination.

Synonyms and related words
measure dash tinge
5

a small round sweet

Example

chocolate/mint/lemon drops

Synonyms and related words
barley sugar boiled sweet bubble gum
6

an occasion when something or someone is dropped from an aircraft

Example

Air drops of food were made in the region.

Synonyms and related words
aerobatics aerospace airborne
7

the act of leaving or delivering something in a place that has been agreed, especially something secret or illegal

Example

The kidnappers gave them instructions about where to make the drop.

Synonyms and related words
delivery referral consignment
8

liquid medicine that you put into your eyes, ears, or nose

Synonyms and related words
amphetamine anabolic steroid anaesthesia
Definition drop in British English

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