WordReference can't find this exact phrase, but click on each word to see its meaning:
WordReference provides online dictionaries, not translation software. Please look up the individual words (you can click on them below) or ask in the forums if you need more help.

a drop in the bucket


We could not find the full phrase you were looking for.
The entry for "bucket" is displayed below.

Also see: a | drop | in | the

bucket
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Noun: pail
Synonyms:
pail, container Collocations, receptacle, vessel, tin Collocations, tub Collocations, can Collocations, bin Collocations, ice bucket, mop bucket, sand bucket, scuttle, coal scuttle, kettle Collocations, urn, pot Collocations
Sense: Noun: many or much - followed by 'of', plural, informal
Synonyms:
tons of (informal), a ton of (informal), loads of (informal), a load of (informal), a lot of (informal), bunch of (informal), truckload of, boatload of, bundle of, stacks of, mountain of, great deal of (informal), good deal of (informal), pile of, slew of, reams of, gobs of, oodles of (informal), myriad Collocations, a shitload of (vulgar, offensive, slang), a shedload of (UK, informal), profusion of, quantity of, abundance of, plenitude of (literary)
Sense: Adverb: a lot - plural, informal
Synonyms:
loads (informal), a lot (informal), lots (informal), tons (informal), a ton (informal), much Collocations, greatly Collocations, a bunch (US, slang), a great deal (informal), a good deal (informal), gallons, cats and dogs (informal), profusely
Sense: Verb: ladle
Synonyms:


Recent forum discussions about thesaurus entries:

  • Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

Translations: Spanish | French | Portuguese | Italian | German | Dutch | Swedish | Polish | Romanian | Czech | Greek | Turkish | Chinese | Japanese | Korean | Arabic

Advertisements
Advertisements
Report an inappropriate ad.
WordReference.com
WORD OF THE DAY
GET THE DAILY EMAIL!

Become a WordReference Supporter to view the site ad-free.