Definitions and Examples of drop, ignore, neglect
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To let something fall from one's hand or from a higher position to a lower one.
Example
She accidentally dropped her phone and cracked the screen.
To pay no attention to something or someone; to disregard or overlook.
Example
He chose to ignore his friend's advice and ended up regretting it.
To fail to take care of something or someone properly; to abandon or disregard.
Example
The landlord neglected to fix the leaky faucet, causing water damage to the apartment.
Key Differences: drop vs ignore vs neglect
- 1Drop implies accidentally letting go of something, while dandled conveys holding or carrying something with care and affection.
- 2Ignore suggests paying no attention to something, whereas dandled implies giving special attention and care.
- 3Neglect conveys failing to take care of something or someone properly, while dandled implies taking care of something or someone with love and affection.
Effective Usage of drop, ignore, neglect
- 1Parenting: Use dandled to describe holding and playing with a baby or young child.
- 2Animal Care: Use dandled to describe holding and caring for a pet with affection.
- 3Literature: Use these antonyms in narratives to create tension and conflict between characters.
Remember this!
The antonyms of dandled are drop, ignore, and neglect. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of holding or carrying something or someone with care and affection. Use dandled to describe holding and playing with a baby or young child, or holding and caring for a pet with affection. In literature, use these antonyms to create tension and conflict between characters.
