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drops

[drɒps]

drops Definition

a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a droplet.

Using drops: Examples

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

  • Example

    Rain drops fell on the roof.

  • Example

    She put a few drops of oil in the pan.

  • Example

    The medicine is administered in drops.

  • Example

    The morning dew left drops on the grass.

drops Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drops

Phrases with drops

  • gradually and in small amounts

    Example

    The water leaked out of the bottle drop by drop.

  • a very small amount compared to what is needed or expected

    Example

    The money we raised was 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 dehydration.

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Summary: drops in Brief

The term 'drops' [drɒps] refers to small quantities of liquid that fall or are produced in a spherical mass. It can refer to rain, dew, or medication, as in 'The medicine is administered in drops.' Phrases like 'drop by drop' denote gradualness, while 'a drop in the bucket' implies a small amount compared to what is needed.