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Sunk: meaning, definitions and examples

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sunk

 

[ sสŒล‹k ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

Sunk is the past participle of sink, which means to descend below the surface of a liquid or to become submerged. It can also refer to a decline in value or a situation that deteriorates.

Synonyms

descended, drowned, submerged.

Examples of usage

  • The ship had sunk after the storm.
  • He felt that his dreams had sunk along with his hopes.
  • The boat was sunk by the waves.
Context #2 | Adjective

submerged state

When something is described as sunk, it can refer to being fully submerged or trapped in a lower state, often used metaphorically for feelings or situations.

Synonyms

depressed, downtrodden, weighted down.

Examples of usage

  • His spirits were sunk after the bad news.
  • The organization was sunk in debt.
  • Their relationship felt sunk beyond repair.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afundado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‚เคฌเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versunken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbenam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ะพะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zatopiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒˆใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hundido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท batan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ผ์•‰์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potopenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potopenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ‰ๆฒก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potopljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sunkinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒ—แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hundido

Etymology

The word 'sunk' originates from the Old English 'syngan,' which means 'to sink or fall.' This root word is related to several languages in the Germanic family, including Dutch and German, where similar terms convey the idea of descending or being submerged. Over time, the term evolved in English to encompass broader meanings, both literal and figurative. In its verb form, 'sink' has maintained consistent usage since the Middle Ages, indicating processes of submersion. The usage of 'sunk' as a past participle became more common during the 15th century, as the language continued to evolve. Its metaphorical applications, describing emotional states or conditions, emerged as English literature flourished during the Renaissance, illustrating humanity's struggles against adversity and decline.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,537 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.