What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
teardrop
Example
The pendant was shaped like a teardrop. [teardrop: noun]
Example
She wiped away a teardrop from her cheek. [teardrop: noun]
Example
The song brought a teardrop to his eye. [teardrop: modifier]
drop
Example
He added a drop of lemon juice to the recipe. [drop: noun]
Example
The temperature dropped significantly overnight. [dropped: verb]
Example
She decided to drop the class because it was too difficult. [drop: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Drop is a much more common word than teardrop and is used in a wide variety of contexts, from cooking to weather to emotions. Teardrop is a more specialized word that is used less frequently and usually in emotional or poetic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between teardrop and drop?
Both teardrop and drop are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
