sink
word
Definition
As a verb, 'sink' means to go down below the surface or move downward into something soft or deep. As a noun, it is the bowl in a kitchen or bathroom where you wash things with running water.
Usage & Nuances
Very common as both verb and noun. For the verb, common patterns include 'sink into', 'sink to the bottom', and figurative uses like 'my heart sank' or 'sink in' (be fully understood). For the noun, British English often distinguishes bathroom 'sink' from kitchen 'sink', while 'washbasin', 'lavatory', or 'faucet' are different items.
Example Sentences
The boat began to sink in the lake.
basic
Please put the cups in the sink.
basic
My feet sank into the wet sand.
basic
When I saw the final bill, my heart sank.
natural
It took a while for the news to really sink in.
natural
Don't let the sofa sink into the carpet when you move it.
natural