Definitions
- Referring to something that has fallen or been let go of. - Talking about a decrease in quantity or level. - Describing the act of leaving out or omitting something.
- Describing something that has been left behind or given up on. - Referring to a person or animal that has been left alone or deserted. - Talking about a project or plan that has been discontinued or terminated.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that has been let go of or left behind.
- 2Both can be used to describe a decrease or termination of something.
- 3Both can have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Action: Dropped implies a physical action of releasing or letting go, while abandoned implies a deliberate decision to leave or give up on something.
- 2Intensity: Abandoned carries a stronger sense of finality and permanence than dropped.
- 3Object: Dropped is often used for physical objects, while abandoned can refer to people, animals, or abstract concepts like plans or ideas.
- 4Connotation: Dropped can have neutral or positive connotations, such as dropping a good idea or dropping by to say hello, while abandoned almost always has negative connotations of neglect or failure.
- 5Usage: Dropped is more commonly used in everyday language, while abandoned is more formal and less frequently used.
Remember this!
Dropped and abandoned are synonyms that both refer to something that has been let go of or left behind. However, dropped implies a physical action of releasing or letting go, while abandoned implies a deliberate decision to leave or give up on something. Additionally, abandoned carries a stronger sense of finality and negativity than dropped, which can have neutral or positive connotations.
