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sank

/sæŋk/ verb · British & US
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What does sank mean?

verb

Past tense of 'sink', to go down or fall below the surface of a liquid, or to become submerged. To go down or fall in position, amount, or degree.

Example

"The ship sank to the bottom of the ocean after hitting the iceberg."

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