What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
drop
Example
I accidentally dropped my phone and cracked the screen. [drop: verb]
Example
There was a drop in temperature after the sun went down. [drop: noun]
Example
Please drop the package off at the post office on your way home. [drop: verb]
fall
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn. [fall: verb]
Example
The company's profits have been falling steadily over the past year. [fall: verb]
Example
She tripped on the curb and fell to the ground. [fell: past tense of fall]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fall is more commonly used than drop in everyday language. Fall is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while drop is less common and typically used in specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between drop and fall?
Both drop and fall are versatile and can be used in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
