verbπShare(heading, physical) To move or be moved into something."The child was sinking his toes into the warm sand at the beach. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading, social) To diminish or be diminished."Her confidence was sinking after failing the exam. "attitudesocietybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceal and appropriate."The accountant was caught sinking money from the company by creating fake invoices. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep out of sight; to suppress; to ignore."She was clearly upset, but she was sinking her feelings to avoid a fight. "attitudemindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pay absolutely."I have sunk thousands of pounds into this project."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce or extinguish by payment."to sink the national debt"businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be overwhelmed or depressed; to fail in strength."After failing the exam, Maria felt like she was sinking into despair. "mindemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decrease in volume, as a river; to subside; to become diminished in volume or in apparent height."After a long dry summer, the water level in the lake was noticeably sinking. "environmentgeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process by which something sinks."I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore."nauticalphysicsenvironmentdisasteroceansailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
