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drip; drop; measure word for liquid
Meanings
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to drip; to fall drop by drop
Used for liquids like water, sweat, oil, etc., falling in drops.
The faucet is broken, water is dripping down.
After finishing his run, sweat dripped straight down from him.
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It's raining, water is dripping from the eaves.
The candle dripped wax.
Time passes little by little, just as the saying dripping water wears through stone.
verb
to drip (liquid); to apply drop by drop
Used when applying or releasing liquid in drops, such as eyedrops, oil, or medicine.
Please help me put in some eye drops.
Put a few drops of oil on this rusty lock.
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You can add a little sesame oil when cooking to enhance the flavor.
He dripped some nutrient solution into the flower pot.
The doctor told me to use the nasal drops three times a day.
noun
drop; droplet
Refers to a small drop of liquid, such as sweat drops or water drops.
His forehead was covered with sweat drops.
There are a few water drops on the windowsill.
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Raindrops hit the window making a rustling sound.
A tear rolled down her cheek.
An ink drop spread out into a small patch on the paper.
measure word
measure word for drops of liquid
Used to count small amounts of liquid measured in drops.
He only drank one drop of wine and his face turned red.
This fountain pen leaked two drops of ink onto the notebook.
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Every drop of rain carries nourishment for the earth.
Please add a few drops of white vinegar to the water.
This medicine only needs three drops each time.