Dictionary Entry
sink
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Meaning
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To go down below the surface of something, especially a liquid; or to cause something to go down.
Example Sentence
The heavy stone began to sink to the bottom of the lake.
Usage Note
Used to describe objects or people going down into water or another liquid, or the act of a ship going underwater. Also used metaphorically for a person's spirits or a situation declining.
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