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drop
/drɑːp/
To let something fall intentionally or accidentally from one's grasp.
Antonyms of drop
Nouns
Strongest matches:
- pickup
- recovery
- rise
Weak matches:
- improvement
- increase
Verbs
Strongest matches:
- pick up
- recover
- rise
Weak matches:
- improve
- increase
Adjectives
Strongest matches:
- rising
- improving
- increasing
Weak matches:
- elevated
- enhanced
Synonyms
fall, descend, plummet, plunge, tumble, slip, decline, decrease, reduce, lower, dip, shed, dismiss, release, let go, discard, abandon, eliminate, delete, omit
Usage examples:
1. He felt a single drop of sweat trickle down his forehead.
2. Please drop the letter in the mailbox on your way out.
3. The sudden drop in temperature caught everyone off guard.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a common antonym for 'drop' when referring to an increase in quantity or level?
A common antonym for 'drop' in the context of an increase in quantity or level is 'rise.' Other similar antonyms include 'increase,' 'ascend,' and 'climb.'
If I want to describe the action opposite of letting something fall, what word should I use?
To describe the action opposite of letting something fall, you could use 'lift' or 'raise.' Both terms suggest moving something in the upward direction, contrary to letting it drop.
What is the antonym of 'drop' in the context of maintaining something rather than abandoning it?
In the context of maintaining or continuing something rather than abandoning it, 'sustain' or 'keep' would be suitable antonyms. These words imply continuation or preservation of a state or action, opposite of 'drop' which can imply cessation.
Can 'drop' have a different antonym in the context of weather, specifically precipitation?
Yes, in the context of weather and specifically referring to precipitation, an antonym for 'drop' (as in raindrops falling) could be 'clear' as in 'the weather will clear up,' indicating that precipitation will stop and the weather will improve. Another term could be 'dry up,' especially when referring to the cessation of a rainy period.