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Term: Drop Into

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: to enter a place informally or casually

Description: Drop into means to enter a place, often without any formal arrangement or prior notice, in an informal or casual manner.

Example Sentence: I dropped into the café for a cup of coffee on my way to work.

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Sense 2: to visit briefly or quickly

Description: Drop into also refers to visiting someone or a place for a short or quick period of time, without extensive or prior planning.

Example Sentence: I decided to drop into my friend's house to deliver the invitation personally.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: a sudden or unexpected visit

Description: Drop into can be used as a noun to refer to an unplanned or impromptu visit someone pays to another person or a place.

Example Sentence: We weren't expecting any guests, but we had a pleasant drop-in from our neighbors.

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Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb

Sense 1: to fall into a particular state or condition

Description: As a phrasal verb, drop into means to transition or fall into a specific state, condition, or mood.

Example Sentence: After hearing the sad news, she dropped into a state of despair.

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