Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dropping
verb
/ˈdrɒp.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of letting something fall or allowing it to fall.
Examples
- She is dropping the ball on the floor.
- He’s been dropping hints about his surprise party.
- The temperature has been dropping steadily this week.
Meaning
Dropping refers to the action of releasing or letting go of an object, resulting in it falling to a lower position due to gravity.
Synonyms
- letting go
- falling
- decreasing