Sink

/sɪŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a basin used for washing dishes or in which to prepare food, typically fitted with a faucet.

Please rinse the dishes in the sink before placing them in the dishwasher.

an area of low ground that collects water.

The sink, filled with rainwater, attracted a lot of wildlife.

verb

to go down below the surface of a liquid; to submerge.

The boat began to sink after hitting the iceberg.

to fall or drop down to a lower level.

The temperature is expected to sink below freezing tonight.

to cause (something) to descend or be submerged.

They had to sink the anchor to keep the boat from drifting.

Old English 'sincan', meaning to sink or fall.

sink or swim

To fail or succeed by one's own efforts.

sink into despair

To become deeply sad or discouraged.

sink one's teeth into

To start working on something with enthusiasm.

sinking

The process of going down below the surface.

sinkhole

A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer.

To fall asleep deeply.

After the long day, I just sank into my bed.

To lose or fail at something.

He sank in the final exam after not studying.