Meaning
To let something fall from your hand to the ground.
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Word origin
From Old English dropa, a small round bit of water that falls.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- dropa
Grammar
Examples
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When you drop something, you let it fall from your hand down to the ground, often by accident. If you drop a glass, it may break, so we hold things with care.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 6: drop, yours, dance and 7 more words.