English in a Minute Series 5 / 4 meanings of 'drop'

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PhilWhat do you know about the word 'drop'? I'm sure you know this meaning... but what about these? 'Drop' can mean a very small amount of something, especially something liquid, like water. ExampleI planted all these seeds, but we haven't had a drop of rain. PhilIf you drop an activity or a project, you stop doing it. If you drop someone, you stop including them in a group or team. ExampleI'm going to drop playing rugby I keep getting injured. PhilYou can also drop someone somewhere, and that means that you take them there, usually in a car. ExampleJump in! I can drop you at the station. PhilThis one's quite informal, but if something like a song, a film or a series drops, then it becomes available. ExampleMake sure you catch my new song. It drops this Friday. PhilI just dropped four meanings of 'drop' for you. Learn them today.

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