dropped Definition
- 1let or make (something) fall vertically
- 2cause (someone) to be abandoned or fall behind in a race or competition
- 3reduce the level or amount of something
Using dropped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dropped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She dropped her keys on the way out.
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The runner was dropped from the team due to injury.
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The company dropped its prices to attract more customers.
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He dropped his friends when he became famous.
dropped Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dropped
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Feel free to drop by my office anytime you want.
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I'll drop you off at the station on my way to work.
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He really dropped the ball on that project.
Summary: dropped in Brief
The verb 'dropped' [drɒpt] means to let something fall, cause someone to be abandoned or fall behind, or reduce the level or amount of something. Examples include 'She dropped her keys on the way out,' and 'The company dropped its prices to attract more customers.' Phrases include 'drop by,' meaning to visit informally, and 'drop the ball,' meaning to fail to do something expected.
