drop behind

drop be·hind

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [drop bih-hahynd]
- /drɒp bɪˈhaɪnd/
- /drɒp bɪˈhaɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drop bih-hahynd]
- /drɒp bɪˈhaɪnd/

Definitions of drop behind words

noun drop behind a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule. 1
noun drop behind the quantity of liquid contained in such a globule. 1
noun drop behind a very small quantity of liquid: I'll have a little more tea, just a drop. 1
noun drop behind a minute quantity of anything: not even a drop of mercy. 1
noun drop behind Usually, drops. liquid medicine given in a dose or form of globules from a medicine dropper. a solution for dilating the pupils of the eyes, administered to the eyes in globules by a medicine dropper. 1
noun drop behind a limited amount of an alcoholic beverage: He occasionally takes a drop after dinner. 1

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Origin of drop behind

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; (noun) Middle English drop(e) drop of liquid, Old English dropa; (v.) Middle English droppen, Old English droppian; akin to drip, droop

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Parts of speech for Drop behind

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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drop behind popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for drop behind

verb drop behind

hold back — to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy: to dodge a blow; to dodge a question.
hover — to hang fluttering or suspended in the air: The helicopter hovered over the building.
pause — a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action: a short pause after each stroke of the oar.
procrastinate — to defer action; delay: to procrastinate until an opportunity is lost.
stick — a thrust with a pointed instrument; stab.

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