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Vocabulary Entry
sink
|noun • verb • verb
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N
noun
A basin for holding water, used for washing or draining.
Example Sentences
"I filled the sink with soapy water."
"Please wash your hands in the sink."
"The kitchen sink needs to be cleaned."
V
verb
To go down below the surface of a liquid; to submerge.
Example Sentences
"The ship began to sink after hitting the iceberg."
"He watched as the stone sank to the bottom of the lake."
"Don't let your worries sink you into despair."
V
verb
To cause to fall or descend; to drop.
Example Sentences
"She sank the ball into the cup with precision."
"He sank the basket in a last-minute shot."
"They sank their money into a new business venture."