sink
Prononciation : [sɪŋk]
Mot
Contexte : « physical action »
(verb) to go down below the surface of a liquid. This can happen when something heavy falls into water or when a boat takes on too much water.
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The stone sank quickly when I threw it into the lake.
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The balloon did not sink; it floated happily on the water.
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What happens to the toy when you drop it in the pool, does it sink or float?
Contexte : « household item »
(noun) a large bowl or basin, usually in the kitchen or bathroom, where you wash dishes or your hands. It has pipes to let dirty water drain away.
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My mom always washes the dishes in the sink after dinner.
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There were no dishes in the sink because we used paper plates instead.
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Can you please put the utensils in the sink after using them?
Contexte : « emotional state »
(verb) to feel deeply sad or worried. It's when you might feel like everything is heavy and hard to handle.
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I sank into a good mood after seeing my friends.
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He didn't sink into sadness after losing the game; he kept smiling.
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Did you sink into a bad mood when you heard the news?
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