sink

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /sɪŋk/

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Verb

Plain form sink

Third-person singular sinks

Past tense sank

Past participle sunk

Present participle sinking

1. (transitive & intransitive) If something sinks, it goes down, usually into water.
   • Synonym: drop
   • Antonyms: float and rise

   During the storm, two ships sank.

   When he heard the news of the accident, his heart sank.

   Stock prices sank 10% on the news of the loss.

   She sank her teeth into the meat.

See also

• sink in

Noun

Singular sink

Plural sinks

A red sink

1. (countable) A sink is a container for water to wash things in, usually with a drain.

   The kitchen sink was always full of dirty dishes.

2. (countable) A sink is a device that removes heat or energy.

   (technical) A liquid heat sink was developed for cooling electronic circuit.