Word SINK: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

sink

🇺🇸 [sɪŋk]

Meanings

To move downward, typically due to gravity, or to be submerged in a liquid. It can also refer to a basin or a vessel used for washing, typically found in kitchens or bathrooms. The term is often used metaphorically to describe a decline or deterioration.

Examples

• The ship began to sink after hitting the iceberg.
• He watched the pencil slowly sink to the bottom of the glass.
• The sink in the kitchen needs to be repaired.

Synonyms

submerge • descend • plunge

Antonyms

rise • float • ascend