sunk Definition
- 1past participle of sink
- 2having gone down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; submerged
Using sunk: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sunk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ship had sunk to the bottom of the ocean.
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The sun had sunk below the horizon.
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The weight was too heavy and it had sunk to the bottom of the pool.
sunk Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sunk
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Summary: sunk in Brief
'Sunk' [sʌŋk] is the past participle of 'sink', meaning to have gone down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid. It is often used to describe things that are submerged or underwater, as in 'The ship had sunk to the bottom of the ocean.' 'Sunk' is the opposite of 'afloat' or 'buoyant'.
