I dropped the cup and whispered, oh no.
I dropped the cup and whispered, oh no.
English
drop
drɑp, drɑːp, dɹɑp, dɹɒp
Meaning: to fall or allow something to fall
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | drop |
| 3rd person singular present | drops |
| Present participle | dropping |
| Past | dropped |
| Will future | will drop |
| Going-to future | going to drop |
| Imperative negative | don't drop / do not drop |
Example sentences
Be careful not to drop the glass.
The temperature dropped below zero last night.
The temperature dropped below zero last night.
The temperature dropped significantly after the sun went down.
The temperature dropped significantly after the sun went down.
Hey, mister, you dropped your wallet on the sidewalk.
Hey, mister, you dropped your wallet on the sidewalk.
The temperature dropped to ten degrees below zero last night.
The temperature dropped to ten degrees below zero last night.
She stamped the envelope and dropped it in the mailbox.
She stamped the envelope and dropped it in the mailbox.
He dropped the glass and it smashed.
He dropped the glass and it smashed.
He dropped the letter into the red postbox on the corner.
He dropped the letter into the red postbox on the corner.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for accidentally letting something fall from your hand. It can also mean to fall to a lower level.
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