SANK Meaning and
Definition
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Sank is the past tense of the verb "sink." "Sink" is a word used to describe the action of descending or moving downward into a lower position or level, typically in a liquid or soft substance. When something sinks, it becomes submerged in a liquid, often due to its weight being greater than the buoyancy force exerted on it.
Sank, being the past tense, refers to the act of sinking that has already occurred in the past. It signifies an event or action wherein an object, living being, or any other entity gradually went down or became immersed in a liquid or substance. This descent can occur in various contexts, such as a sunken ship at the bottom of the ocean, a stone that has fallen to the bottom of a pond, or a heavy object that has gradually made its way to the bottom of a glass.
The term "sank" is predominantly used when referring to objects or people sinking in water, but it can also be applied metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological states. For example, one may say, "Her heart sank when she heard the news," signifying a feeling of sadness or disappointment. Overall, "sank" represents the past occurrence of the action of sinking, indicating that something or someone has descended into a lower position or level, often in a liquid or soft substance.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SANK
The word sank comes from the Old English word sincan or sincgan, which means to sink or to submerge. It has Germanic roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word sinkwanan. Over time, the word evolved in Middle English to sinken and eventually settled into the modern form of sank.
Conjugate verb Sank
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