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sinks

Pronunciación: [sɪŋks]

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Cómo usar sinks en una oración: 3 significados y 9 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «physical action»

(verb) to go down into a liquid, like water. When something sinks, it drops below the surface instead of floating. For example, if you drop a rock into a pond, it will sink to the bottom.

Ejemplo

The stone sinks quickly when thrown into the pool.

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The boat didn't sink; it stayed afloat despite the waves.

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What happens if I drop this coin in the water? Does it sink?

Contexto: «emotion/mental state»

(verb) to feel sad or disappointed. When someone says their heart sinks, they mean they felt a wave of sadness. It's like when you hear bad news and feel heavy inside.

Ejemplo

When she heard the good news, her heart lifted instead of sinking.

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He was happy, so his heart didn't sink when he received the letter.

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Did your heart sink when you found out the test results?

Contexto: «home/utility»

(noun) a basin used for washing dishes or hands. In a kitchen or bathroom, sinks are where people often clean their hands or wash items. You can find them attached to a counter or wall.

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The kitchen sink was filled with soapy water.

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There's no sink in the bathroom, so we can't wash our hands.

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Is the sink in the kitchen clean and ready for use?

Cómo se pronuncia sinks

Pronunciación: [sɪŋks]

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