Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sunk
verb
/sʌŋk/
Definition
To have descended to a lower position or to have been submerged.
Examples
- The ship had sunk after hitting the iceberg.
- Her hopes seemed to have sunk with the news of the failure.
Meaning
The past participle of ‘sink’, indicating that something has gone down or become lower in position, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
Synonyms
- submerged
- descended
- lowered
- dropped
