sink

//sɪŋk//
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Verb

sinkInfinitive
sinkPresent tense
sankPast tense
sunkPast participle
sinkingPresent participle
sinksThird-person singular
1

to go down below the surface of water or another liquid

The ship sank to the bottom of the ocean.

2

to fall or move to a lower level or position

The sun sank below the horizon.

3

to gradually decrease in amount, value, or intensity

The temperature sank to below freezing during the night.

4

to cause something to go below the surface of water

The torpedo sank the enemy ship.

5

to dig or drill something into the ground

They sank a well to get water for the farm.

Noun

sinkSingular
sinksPlural
1

a fixed basin with a water supply and drain, typically in a kitchen or bathroom

She washed the dishes in the kitchen sink.

Synonym

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