B1verb 1K

Sink

🇬🇧 UK /["/sɪŋk/","/sɪŋks/","/sæŋk/","/sʌŋk/","/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sɪŋk/","/sɪŋks/","/sæŋk/","/sʌŋk/","/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Sink

to go down below the surface or towards the bottom of a liquid or soft substance

In simple words: A place where you wash dishes and hands.

Sink in a sentence

• The ship began to sink after hitting the iceberg.
• I accidentally dropped my phone in the water and watched it sink.
• He likes to sink into the couch and relax after a long day.
• The weight of the books made the table sink lower.
• If you add too much salt to the soup, it will sink to the bottom of the pot.

How to use Sink

Used in everyday contexts for kitchens and bathrooms. Not used in formal writing. Avoid confusion with 'sank' which is its past tense.

Grammar pattern

sink + object

Memory hint

Think of a sink where dirty dishes 'sink' to the bottom when you wash them.

Related words

Collocations with Sink

• slowly
• fast
• down
• begin to
• start to
• below
• beneath
• into
• sink like a stone
• sink or swim
• sink to the bottom (of something)
• wearily
• gratefully
• gracefully
• into
• onto
• sink below the horizon
• sink to the floor
• sink to the ground
• wearily
• gratefully
• gracefully
• into
• onto
• sink below the horizon
• sink to the floor
• sink to the ground
• quickly
• rapidly
• gradually
• into
• sink to a new low
• sink to new lows

Synonyms for Sink

• collapse
• fade
• drill

Opposites of Sink

• float
• rise

Common mistakes with Sink

• Confused with 'sank' - the past tense of sink.
• Using 'sink' as a noun when describing the action of sinking.
• Mispronouncing it as 'sinc'.

Frequently asked questions about Sink

What does Sink mean?

A place where you wash dishes and hands.

What is the definition of Sink?

to go down below the surface or towards the bottom of a liquid or soft substance

How do you use Sink in a sentence?

The ship began to sink after hitting the iceberg.

Can you give another example of Sink?

I accidentally dropped my phone in the water and watched it sink.

What are synonyms for Sink?

Common alternatives include collapse, fade, drill.

What is the opposite of Sink?

Opposite meanings include float, rise.

What words go with Sink?

It commonly pairs with slowly, fast, down, begin to, start to, below, beneath, into, sink like a stone, sink or swim, sink to the bottom (of something), wearily, gratefully, gracefully, into, onto, sink below the horizon, sink to the floor, sink to the ground, wearily, gratefully, gracefully, into, onto, sink below the horizon, sink to the floor, sink to the ground, quickly, rapidly, gradually, into, sink to a new low, sink to new lows.

What are common mistakes when using Sink?

Confused with 'sank' - the past tense of sink. Using 'sink' as a noun when describing the action of sinking. Mispronouncing it as 'sinc'.

How do you pronounce Sink?

US: /["/sɪŋk/","/sɪŋks/","/sæŋk/","/sʌŋk/","/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/sɪŋk/","/sɪŋks/","/sæŋk/","/sʌŋk/","/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sink?

Used in everyday contexts for kitchens and bathrooms. Not used in formal writing. Avoid confusion with 'sank' which is its past tense.

What CEFR level is Sink?

"Sink" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.