drop off

[drop-awf, -of] / ˈdrɒpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

VERB

decrease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diminish dwindle fall away fall off lessen sag slacken

WEAK

decline slide slip slump

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase tighten

WEAK

awake go up receive rise take away wake

VERB

deliver

Synonyms

WEAK

deposit give hand over leave let off present set down unload

Antonyms

WEAK

awake go up increase receive rise take away wake

VERB

fall asleep

Synonyms

WEAK

catnap doze doze off drowse have forty winks nod nod off snooze

Antonyms

WEAK

awake go up increase receive rise take away wake

NOUN

falling off, decline

Synonyms

STRONG

decline descent downslide downswing nosedive slowdown

NOUN

stash of drugs

Synonyms

STRONG

cache drop drop joint hoard stash stockpile

Example Sentences

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You can drop off a ballot for someone besides yourself as long as you’ve been authorized to do so and you’re not getting paid on a per-ballot basis, according to the secretary of state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The ride along The Strip was smooth, drop off at Aria valet easy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

At Bristol and Gatwick the drop off fee is also £8.50.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

When Fernandes gets on the ball and looks to cross, teams inadvertently drop off closer to goal.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

She’s probably telling her that she stopped by only to drop off the gift, that she has another obligation.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

drop off

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