How To Spell sunk?
How to Pronounce sunk?
Correct pronunciation for the word "sunk" is [sˈʌŋk], [sˈʌŋk], [s_ˈʌ_ŋ_k].
What are the misspellings for sunk?
"Sunk" in context
The term "sunk" usually refers to something that has been lowered to the bottom of a body of water, and is no longer visible. This can be an object placed there intentionally, like a ship that has been sent to the ocean floor, or something that has accidentally dropped into a deep body of water, like a boat that has capsized. In different contexts, the term "sunk" can also mean something that has been irrevocably ruined or destroyed, like a business venture that has failed and lost all of its money.
Usage over time for sunk:
This graph shows how "sunk" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Sunk:
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v.
• disappeared • depressed • deteriorated • immersed • deepened • descended -
adj.
• extending very far, usually down- deep .
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