sink - English word #758

Translation

To go down below the top of the water.

Word origin

From Old English sincan, meaning to become submerged or go down.

Verb typeirregular (sink, sinks, sank)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

stone .

Here "sink" means to go down below the water.

winter.

"Sank" is the past form of "sink".

bottom.

"Sinks" is the form used with he, she, or it.

water

The clear liquid that falls as rain and that people and animals drink to live.

float

To stay on top of water or in the air without sinking or falling.

boat

A small vehicle that floats and carries people or things on water.

ship

A very large boat that carries people or goods across the sea.

fall

To move down quickly towards the ground.

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