drip (A1)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /drɪp/

Definition

To fall in small drops, or to let fall in this way.

Examples

• Water began to drip from the ceiling.

• He carefully dripped the sauce onto the pasta.

• The rain dripped steadily from the eaves.

How to Use drip

drip dry (collocation)

To dry by allowing liquid to fall off. — "Please drip dry the delicate items."

drip with (prepositional phrase)

To be covered or saturated with liquid. — "His clothes were dripping with sweat."

Synonyms of drip

Words with a similar meaning to drip:

• trickle
• seep
• ooze
• gush

Antonyms of drip

Words with the opposite meaning to drip:

• flow
• pour
• gush

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