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Introduction
You might already know one meaning of 'drop' – to let something fall. But do you know these four other meanings? Get to know the word 'drop' with Phil!
4 meanings of 'drop'
small amount of something, usually liquid
A drop is a very small, round bead of liquid, such as a raindrop.
- I planted all these seeds, but we haven't had a drop of rain.
- I only put a drop of chilli oil into your ramen – it shouldn't be too hot!
stop doing/stop including
If you drop someone or something, you no longer do that activity or include that person.
- I'm going to drop playing rugby – I keep getting injured.
- Charlie's stopped practising her clarinet and I'm worried she will be dropped from wind orchestra.
take to a place, usually by driving
If you drop somebody somewhere, you take them to that place, usually by driving, and leave them there. You can also use the phrasal verb 'drop off'.
- Jump in! I can drop you at the station.
- Will you drop me off at the shops please?
become available
When a song, series or other media is published, you can say it has dropped. This is a more modern, informal use of 'drop'.
- Make sure you catch my new song. It drops this Friday.
- Ten more episodes of my favourite series have just dropped online.
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Phil
What do you know about the word 'drop'? I'm sure you know this meaning... but what about these? 'Drop' can mean a very small amount of something, especially something liquid, like water.
Example
I planted all these seeds, but we haven't had a drop of rain.
Phil
If you drop an activity or a project, you stop doing it. If you drop someone, you stop including them in a group or team.
Example
I'm going to drop playing rugby – I keep getting injured.
Phil
You can also drop someone somewhere, and that means that you take them there, usually in a car.
Example
Jump in! I can drop you at the station.
Phil
This one's quite informal, but if something like a song, a film or a series drops, then it becomes available.
Example
Make sure you catch my new song. It drops this Friday.
Phil
I just dropped four meanings of 'drop' for you. Learn them today.
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