drop

UK: drɒp | US: drɑːp

Definition

  1. n. a small round or pear-shaped portion of liquid

  2. v. to fall or let something fall vertically

  3. v. to reduce or decrease in amount or level

  4. v. to omit or exclude someone/something

Structure
drop <to fall, from Old English *droppa*>
Etymology

The word "drop" traces back to Old English droppa, meaning "a small mass of liquid." It is derived from Proto-Germanic drup-, linked to the verb driupan ("to drip"). The core idea of liquid falling in small quantities has persisted through its evolution, later expanding metaphorically to include concepts like "reducing" or "omitting."

Examples

  1. A drop of rain landed on her cheek.

  2. Be careful not to drop the glass.

  3. The temperature will drop sharply tonight.

  4. He was dropped from the team due to poor performance.

  5. She dropped her voice to a whisper.