dropped
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /drɒpt/
KK: /drɑpt/
adjective
Definition
Something that has fallen or been let go from a higher position, or something that is lower than usual in design or placement.
Example
The dropped ball rolled away from the player.
Conversation
Did you see that game last night?
Yeah, I can't believe he dropped that catch in the final inning!
I know, right? It could have changed the whole outcome.
Totally! It was such a close match.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lowered
fallen
dropped
Antonyms
risen
elevated
lifted
verb
Definition
To let something fall or to fall down suddenly.
Example
She accidentally dropped her phone on the floor.
Tense Forms
Past: dropped
Past Participle: dropped
Conversation
I can’t believe I dropped my phone again!
Oh no, is it okay?
Yeah, thankfully it still works, but I'm so clumsy sometimes.
Root Explanation
Dropped → The word 'dropped' is the past tense of 'drop', which comes from Old English 'druppian' (meaning to fall or let fall). The '-ed' suffix indicates the past tense. Thus, 'dropped' means to have let something fall or to have fallen.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has 'fallen' ('druppian') to remember that 'dropped' means something has been let fall.
Visually Confused Words
undropped