Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sink-in
verb
/sɪŋk ɪn/
Definition
to be fully understood or realized
Examples
- It took a few days for the news to sink in.
- Once the reality of the situation sank in, she knew she had to make a change.
- He explained the math problem slowly, allowing the details to sink in for the students.
Meaning
The term ‘sink-in’ refers to the process by which an idea, fact, or concept becomes clear or is comprehensively understood by someone.
Synonyms
- register
- grasp
- internalize
- realize
- understand
