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Word: Sink
Speech Type: Verb
Old English sincan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zinken and German sinken
sɪŋk
go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; become submerged
Short Definition:go down below surface of something
Examples:- he saw the coffin sink below the surface of the waves
descend from a higher to a lower position; drop downwards
Short Definition:descend from higher to lower position
Examples:- you can relax on the veranda as the sun sinks low
gradually decrease or decline in value, amount, quality, or intensity
Short Definition:gradually decrease or decline in value, amount or intensity
Examples:- their output sank to a third of the pre-war figure
insert beneath a surface
Short Definition:insert beneath surface
Examples:- rails fixed in place with screws sunk below the surface of the wood
rapidly consume (an alcoholic drink)
Short Definition:rapidly consume
Examples:- they must have sunk a bit of booze yesterday
- the players were sinking a few post-match lagers
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