Sank

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋk/

Sank (verb)

  1. To move downwards below the surface of water or another liquid.
  2. To move downwards or lower in position or level.
  3. To decrease in value, amount, or quality.

Examples

  • The boat began to sink rapidly.
  • The stone will sink if you throw it in the pond.

Common collocations: sink a ship, sink like a stone, sink into despair, sink to the ground, sink in value

Sank (noun)

  1. A fixed basin in a kitchen or bathroom used for washing dishes or hands.
  2. A natural or artificial area where water collects and drains away.

Examples

  • She washed the dishes in the sink.
  • The sink was full of soapy water.

Synonyms of Sank

Neutral

Antonyms of Sank

  • — when referring to staying on the surface
  • — when referring to upward movement