What does sunk mean?
Sunk means past participle of sink.
Sunk
/sʌŋk/ · verb
Meaning
past participle of sink.
Definitions by Sense
- past participle of sink
- (dialectal) past of sink
Example Sentences
He sunk beneath the cumbrous weight.
Such violence of affliction indeed could not be supported for ever; it sunk within a few days into a calmer melancholy; […]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sunk?
Common synonyms include unsuccessful, ruined, undone, done for.
What is the opposite of sunk?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sunk in a sentence?
He sunk beneath the cumbrous weight.
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