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Droop
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Simple meaning
What does Droop mean?
Droop means hang or bend downward.
Dictionary definition
To hang, bend, or sag downward, often from tiredness, weight, or lack of water.
Example sentences
Droop in a sentence
easy
The flower began to droop in the heat.
medium
His shoulders seemed to droop after the long day.
hard
Without enough water, the plant's leaves will droop before they dry out.
Synonyms
Words like Droop
sagUse when something sinks or hangs downward.
wiltUse when a plant bends or weakens from heat or lack of water.
Antonyms
Opposite words
riseUse when something moves upward.
straightenUse when something becomes upright or less bent.
Word family
Droop word family
Base word
droop
verb
droop
To hang or bend downward.
verb
drooped
Hung or bent downward in the past.
adjective
droopy
Hanging or bending downward.
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Practice 1
What does droop mean?
Droop means to hang, bend, or sag downward.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses droop correctly?
This sentence uses droop to mean hang downward.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to droop?
Sag means sink or hang downward, like droop.
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