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sink

Pronunciation: [sɪŋk]

Word

Learn how to use sink in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The stone sank quickly when I threw it into the lake.

Example

The balloon did not sink; it floated happily on the water.

Example

What happens to the toy when you drop it in the pool, does it sink or float?

Context: “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.

Example

My mom always washes the dishes in the sink after dinner.

Example

There were no dishes in the sink because we used paper plates instead.

Example

Can you please put the utensils in the sink after using them?

Context: “emotional state”

(verb) to feel deeply sad or worried. It's when you might feel like everything is heavy and hard to handle.

Example

I sank into a good mood after seeing my friends.

Example

He didn't sink into sadness after losing the game; he kept smiling.

Example

Did you sink into a bad mood when you heard the news?

How to pronounce sink

Pronunciation: [sɪŋk]

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