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dropping

[ˈdrɒpɪŋ]

dropping Definition

  • 1a small round or oval object, typically one that has been detached from a surface
  • 2an act of releasing or delivering something
  • 3a sudden fall in amount, value, or rate

Using dropping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dropping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bird's dropping fell on the car's windshield.

  • Example

    The dropping of bombs caused widespread destruction.

  • Example

    There was a significant dropping in sales last quarter.

dropping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dropping

Antonyms for dropping

Idioms Using dropping

  • without any hesitation; instantly

    Example

    She would leave her job at the drop of a hat if she won the lottery.

  • a very small amount in comparison to what is needed or expected

    Example

    The money we raised is just a drop in the bucket compared to what we need for the project.

  • to drop like flies

    to fall down or die in large numbers

    Example

    During the heatwave, people were dropping like flies from heat exhaustion.

Phrases with dropping

  • to fall asleep

    Example

    I usually drop off within minutes of getting into bed.

  • to visit someone informally and briefly

    Example

    Feel free to drop by my office anytime you're in the area.

  • to withdraw from a course of study or a competition

    Example

    He decided to drop out of college after his first year.

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Summary: dropping in Brief

The term 'dropping' [ˈdrɒpɪŋ] refers to small round objects that have been detached from a surface, acts of releasing or delivering something, and sudden falls in amount, value, or rate. It extends into phrases like 'drop off,' meaning to fall asleep, and idioms like 'at the drop of a hat,' denoting instant action. 'Dropping' can also mean withdrawing from a course of study or a competition, as in 'He decided to drop out of college after his first year.'

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