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dropping

|drop/ping|

🇺🇸

/ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈdrɒpɪŋ/

(drop)

falling liquid

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Verb	Verb	Verb
drop	drops	dropping	drops	dropped	dropped	dropping	drops	drops	dropped	dropping

Etymology

Etymology Information

'drop' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dropa', where 'dropa' meant 'a drop of liquid'.

Historical Evolution

'dropa' changed from Old English word 'dropa' and eventually became the modern English word 'drop'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a small amount of liquid', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to let something fall'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small amount of liquid that falls in a round shape.

There was a dropping of water from the ceiling.

Synonyms

Noun 2

the act of letting something fall.

The dropping of the ball was accidental.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'drop'.

She is dropping the ball.

Examples

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35