Collocations for drop - noun
1. reduction
ADJECTIVE
big,
considerable,
huge,
large,
massive
marked, noticeable, significant, substantial
dramatic, drastic, precipitous, rapid, severe, sharp, sudden
slight, small
steady
pressure, price, temperature
A sudden temperature drop could lead to a new ice age.
marked, noticeable, significant, substantial
dramatic, drastic, precipitous, rapid, severe, sharp, sudden
slight, small
steady
pressure, price, temperature
A sudden temperature drop could lead to a new ice age.
VERB + drop
experience,
suffer
The restaurant has suffered a big drop in trade.
The restaurant has suffered a big drop in trade.
cause,
lead to
2. vertical distance down from a place
ADJECTIVE
precipitous,
sheer,
steep,
vertical
The cliff plunged in a sheer drop down to the beach.
The cliff plunged in a sheer drop down to the beach.
long
3. small round mass of liquid
ADJECTIVE
single
We mustn't waste a single drop.
We mustn't waste a single drop.
tiny
Tiny drops of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Tiny drops of sweat appeared on her forehead.
tear
(usually teardrop)
dew, rain (usually dewdrop, raindrop)
dew, rain (usually dewdrop, raindrop)