English · Common Verbs
drop
/drɒp/
[/drɒp/]
let fall
Beginnerverb
Definition
To let something fall, often by accident, or to become lower.
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone, because the screen could easily crack on the floor.
Be careful not to drop your phone, because the screen could easily crack on the floor.
Etymology
From Old English 'dropa' (a drop of liquid), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for falling objects, declines, and casually leaving someone somewhere.