sank

[sæŋk]

sank Definition

  • 1past tense of 'sink': to go down below the surface of water, mud, etc.
  • 2to fall or drop to a lower level, especially to go down to the bottom of a liquid or soft substance
  • 3to fail completely

Using sank: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sank" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ship sank in the middle of the ocean.

  • Example

    I accidentally sank my phone in the pool.

  • Example

    The company's profits sank after the scandal.

  • Example

    The sun sank below the horizon.

sank Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sank

Phrases with sank

  • to start doing something with great energy and enthusiasm

    Example

    I can't wait to sink my teeth into this new project.

  • sink or swim

    to either succeed or fail completely, without any compromise or help from others

    Example

    The new employees were given a lot of responsibility from the start - it was sink or swim for them.

  • to allow oneself time to absorb or understand something, especially something unpleasant or surprising

    Example

    It took me a while to let the news of his death sink in.

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Summary: sank in Brief

The term 'sank' [sæŋk] is the past tense of 'sink,' which means to go down below the surface of water, mud, etc., or to fall or drop to a lower level. It can also mean to fail completely. The phrase 'sink or swim' denotes an all-or-nothing situation, while 'let something sink in' means to allow oneself time to absorb or understand something.