Vocabulary Entry

sinking

|verb • noun • adjective

verb

Present participle of sink; to go down to a lower level or position.

Example Sentences

"The boat started sinking slowly after hitting a rock."

"He feared he was sinking under the weight of his responsibilities."

"The ball continued sinking deeper into the water."

noun

Example Sentences

"The sinking of the ship was a tragic event."

"The economy faced sinking due to several unforeseen circumstances."

"The sinking took hours before rescuers could arrive."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The sinking feeling in her stomach warned her of trouble."

"The sinking economy has affected many families."

"He made a sinking noise as he realized he had made a mistake."