sink - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

sink

Third Person

sinks

Present Participle

sinking

Past Tense

sank

Past Participle

sunk

to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.

The heavy rock sank quickly to the bottom of the lake, disappearing beneath the surface with a muted splash.
After a moment of hesitation, the buoyant balloon began to lose altitude and eventually sank into the calm ocean below.
As the tide came in, the sandy beach gradually began to sink beneath the rising water level.
The swimmer demonstrated how to sink effortlessly beneath the water's surface.
After the dam was breached, the low-lying areas downstream began to sink beneath the advancing flood.

Synonyms:

drop drop down

to make something such as a ship submerge

transitive

The captain decided to sink the old ship deliberately, creating an artificial reef.
The weight of the cargo sank the small boat in the middle of the lake.
The strong winds and heavy rain sank the ship, sending it to the ocean floor.
The divers used weights to sink the wreckage of the sunken ship for further exploration.

(of ships, boats, etc.) to move downward beneath the surface of a body of water

As the ship took on water, it began to sink slowly into the depths of the ocean.
After the accident, the wreckage of the plane started to sink into the lake.
The old wooden ship, worn by time, eventually began to sink beneath the waves.
As the boat took on water, it began to slowly sink, causing alarm among the passengers.

Synonyms:

go down settle go under

Antonyms:

float

to gradually move downward into a particular substance

As he stepped onto the sandy beach, his toes sank into the warm grains.
Walking on the freshly fallen snow, the child's boots sank into the soft, powdery surface.
The hiker felt a satisfying sensation as her shoes sank into the lush moss covering the forest floor.
The cat stretched and sank its claws into the velvety texture of the sofa.
The toddler giggled as her hands sank into the sensory bin filled with colorful rice.

Synonyms:

subside

to drop in value, amount, strength, etc.

After the economic downturn, the value of the currency began to sink.
As the winter progressed, the temperature continued to sink.
The morale in the office began to sink as employees learned about the impending layoffs.
With increasing competition, the demand for the product began to sink in the market.

Synonyms:

fall off slump

to gradually move downward, often due to the force of gravity

As the air pressure decreased, the helium balloon began to sink toward the ground.
After the collapse of the old building, the rubble began to sink into the foundation.
As the temperature dropped, the hot air balloon began to sink back to the ground.
When the support beams weakened, the entire structure began to sink slowly.
He watched the sun slowly sink below the horizon.

Synonyms:

dip

to dig a hole and place an object into the soil

transitive

The construction workers used machinery to sink the beams into the foundation of the building.
The farmer sank wooden stakes into the earth to mark the boundaries of the field.
The construction worker sank metal rods into the ground to support the foundation of the building.
She sank a signpost into the soil at the entrance to the park.
The gardener sank flower bulbs into the flowerbed to plant them.

Synonyms:

bury

to lower oneself gradually and intentionally

She decided to sink into the comfortable chair, enjoying a moment of relaxation.
The yoga instructor instructed the class to take a deep breath and sink into a seated meditation pose.
After a tiring day, she chose to sink into the soft pillows of her bed for a restful sleep.
With a graceful movement, the dancer seemed to sink into a low crouch.

Synonyms:

slide down slump

to do something that prevents someone or something from achieving success

transitive

Her constant negativity began to sink the team's morale.
The unexpected financial setbacks threatened to sink the small business.
The rumors about the CEO's questionable decisions started to sink the company's reputation.
The negative reviews from influential critics threatened to sink the film's chances at the box office.

to cause something to go into a certain substance

transitive

He sank the knife into the butter with ease, cutting through the smooth surface.
She decided to sink her hands into the warm soil, planting the seeds for the garden.
The carpenter sank the nails deep into the wood with a few swift hammer strikes.
She sank the shovel into the soft earth, preparing to plant the tree.