dropped (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: drɒpt

Definition

Let go of something, causing it to fall.

Examples

• He dropped his keys as he fumbled for the door.

• The heavy box slipped and dropped to the ground.

• She dropped the ball during the crucial moment of the game.

How to Use dropped

drop off (phrasal verb)

To leave someone or something at a place and then leave them there — "Could you drop me off at the airport on your way?"

drop by (phrasal verb)

To visit someone or somewhere for a short time — "I'll drop by your office later this afternoon."

drop out (phrasal verb)

To stop doing or being involved in something — "He decided to drop out of college after his first year."

drop in on (phrasal verb)

To visit someone informally — "We decided to drop in on our neighbors unexpectedly."

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