drops

Noun

drop (plural drops)

1. (also, figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own rounded shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
   • Put three drops of oil into the mixture.

   Synonyms:

   gt, gtt, gutta

   1. (also, figuratively) A dose of liquid medicine in the form of a drop (sense 1).
      • My first treatment consisted of one eye drop in each eye which was supposed to determine the condition of the eye and make it easier to examine them the next day.1986, Eugene Tinory, Journey from Ammeah: The Story of a Lebanese Immigrant, Brattleboro, Vt.: Amana Books, →ISBN, page 96
   2. (also, figuratively, in plural) A liquid medicine that is intended to be administered in drops (sense 1).
      • ear drops eye drops
2. (figuratively) A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.
   • My aunt asked for just a drop more tea.

   Synonyms:

   dash, smidgen, ace, atom, thought, atomy, aught, bissel, continental, bit

   1. (Australia, UK, figuratively) A small amount of an alcoholic beverage.
      • He usually enjoys a drop after dinner. She won’t touch a drop while she’s on duty.
   2. (UK, figuratively) Usually preceded by the: alcoholic spirits in general.
      • It doesn’t matter where you’re from, anyone who enjoys the drop is a friend of mine.

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