English

sink

sɪŋk
Meaning: to move or fall to a lower level; to disappear below the surface
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base sink
3rd person singular present sinks
Present participle sinking
Past sinked
Will future will sink
Going-to future going to sink
Imperative negative don't sink / do not sink

Example sentences

The sun slowly sank below the horizon.
The sun slowly sank below the horizon.
The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage.
The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage.
A mammoth sank into the tar pit thousands of years ago.
A mammoth sank into the tar pit thousands of years ago.
The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.
The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.

Usage Notes

Can refer to objects going underwater or light sources setting.

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