drop
Translation
to drop, to fall, to decrease, to quit
Examples
Be careful not to drop the glass.
Be careful not to drop the glass.
The temperature dropped overnight.
The temperature dropped overnight.
Can you drop me at the station?
Can you drop me off at the station?
I'm going to drop this subject.
I'm going to drop this subject.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to let (sth.) fall Be careful not to drop the glass.
((sb.)) ((off at/in...)) to take (sb.) somewhere and leave them there Can you drop me off at the station?
((sth.)) to stop doing (sth.) I'm going to drop this subject.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fall, lower, release; Antonyms: lift, raise, increase
Etymology
From Old English 'dropian' (to fall in drops).
Memory Tips
Remember the 'p' doubles in 'dropped' and 'dropping'. Think of a water 'drop' hitting the ground with a 'p-p' sound.