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sunken

/sʌnkn/ adjective · British & US
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What does sunken mean?

adjective

Past participle of sink. Lowered or depressed below the surrounding level, especially of the ground or a surface.

Example

"The sunken garden was a beautiful and peaceful oasis in the middle of the bustling city."

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