dropped
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for dropped, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Let fall, or suddenly disconnected.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dropped” mean?
The word “dropped” means let fall, or suddenly disconnected. In plain terms, describes something that has fallen, or a connection that has suddenly cut out.
How do you pronounce “dropped”?
“Dropped” is pronounced dropt (/dɹɑpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dropped” in a sentence?
Here is “dropped” used in a sentence: “The call got dropped halfway through our conversation.”
What part of speech is “dropped”?
“Dropped” is an adjective.
Is “dropped” a common word?
“Dropped” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does a 'dropped call' mean?
A dropped call is a phone call that ends suddenly and unintentionally before either person hangs up, usually because the mobile signal was lost. Here 'dropped' carries the sense of a connection being cut off, rather than something physically falling to the ground.
What is the difference between 'dropped' and 'fell'?
'Dropped' usually means someone let something fall — it takes an object, as in 'she dropped the cup'. 'Fell' is what the object itself does, with no one causing it — 'the cup fell'. So you drop something, but a thing falls on its own.