WordHive Learning Dictionary

Drop

verb, noun

Drop means to fall or let something fall.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Drop mean?

Drop means to fall or let something fall.

Dictionary definition

To let something fall, move downward, or become lower.

Example sentences

Drop in a sentence

easy

Do not drop the glass.

medium

The temperature will drop tonight.

hard

A sudden drop in attendance made the coach change the practice plan.

Writing practice

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Quick practice
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Practice the meaning of Drop

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does drop mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses drop correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym of drop?

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Drop

Voice settings
Sounds like

DROP

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Drop

fallUse when something moves downward.
decreaseUse when a number or amount becomes lower.
Antonyms

Opposite words

riseUse when something moves upward.
increaseUse when an amount becomes larger.
Synonym practice

Want to practice drop synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Please drop the marble into the cup," then compare close word choices. Practice drop synonyms.

Word family

Drop word family

Base word

drop

verb

drops

Falls or lets something fall now or often.

verb

dropped

Fell or let something fall in the past.

verb

dropping

Falling or letting something fall now.

Related words
Student support

Understand Drop

Hint for students

Drop means to fall or let something fall.

Common mix-up

Drop is not the same as rise. Drop means drop means to fall or let something fall.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The temperature will drop tonight. Clue words: temperature, will, tonight. Underline clue words that show why drop fits instead of rise. Now write one new sentence that shows drop without using the word drop. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show drop?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The temperature will drop tonight." Why does drop fit better than rise?