Dokterjokkebrok Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary
Falls or Drops?
Dear all,
What sounds more natural to your native ear and is there a difference between Am. Eng. and Br. Eng? Drops or Falls?
The temperature of the sea slowly falls/drops.
Context:
We have now arrivedin the fall with its varying weather, beautiful late summer or boisterous wildlife. Likewise, the sea can be very rough, but if the weather permits, it offers a sea of possibilities. The temperature of the sea slowly falls/drops . The marine animals have eaten their fill and have built up emergency supplies.
Thank you so much for your help.
DJB
What sounds more natural to your native ear and is there a difference between Am. Eng. and Br. Eng? Drops or Falls?
The temperature of the sea slowly falls/drops.
Context:
We have now arrivedin the fall with its varying weather, beautiful late summer or boisterous wildlife. Likewise, the sea can be very rough, but if the weather permits, it offers a sea of possibilities. The temperature of the sea slowly falls/drops . The marine animals have eaten their fill and have built up emergency supplies.
Thank you so much for your help.
Top answer
They are both natural verbs to use. I might tend to use them this way, even though they are interchangeable. The temperature of the sea slowly drops.
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They are both natural verbs to use. I might tend to use them this way, even though they are interchangeable.
The temperature of the sea slowly drops.
The temperature fell dramatically when the cold front passed through.
The temperature of the sea slowly drops.
The temperature fell dramatically when the cold front passed through.
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