sink Definition
- 1a fixed basin with a water supply and drainage system, for washing hands, dishes, and other purposes
- 2a basin or tub for washing babies
- 3a drain or a place where water can flow away
Using sink: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sink" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She filled the sink with soapy water.
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The kitchen sink was clogged.
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He washed his face in the sink.
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The bathroom sink is leaking.
sink Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sink
to either succeed or fail completely when put into a new situation without any help or support
Example
I was thrown into the job on my first day and had to sink or swim.
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I can't wait to sink my teeth into this new project.
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All our hard work went down the sink when the project was cancelled.
Origins of sink
from Old English 'sincan', meaning 'become submerged'
Summary: sink in Brief
A 'sink' [sɪŋk] is a fixed basin with a water supply and drainage system used for washing hands, dishes, and other purposes. It can also refer to a basin or tub for washing babies or a drain or place where water can flow away. Phrases like 'sink or swim' and 'sink your teeth into something' are idiomatic expressions that mean to either succeed or fail completely and to start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, respectively.
