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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sunk

/sʌŋk/ verb, past tense of sink · British & US
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What does sunk mean?

verb, past tense of sink

past tense of sink, to fall or drop down below the surface of a liquid, or to go down or descend below a certain level, especially in a sudden or unexpected way.

Example

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

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