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sink
When used as a noun, 'sink' refers to the physical basin. In some regions, like the UK, you might hear 'washbasin' for the bathroom and 'sink' for the kitchen. As a verb, be careful with the past tense. The past tense of 'sink' is 'sank' (e.g., 'The ship sank'), while the past participle is 'sunken' when used as an adjective or 'sunk' when used with have/has (e.g., 'The ship has sunk'). In a figurative sense, 'sink' can describe feelings, such as your heart 'sinking' when you receive bad news.
💬Casual Conversation
Did you forget to fix the kitchen sink? It's still leaking.
I'm circling back to it this weekend. Just gotta pivot my schedule.
Meanings
A fixed basin with a water supply and a drain, used for washing hands or dishes.
"She left the dirty plates in the kitchen sink."
To go down below the surface of liquid.
"The heavy stone began to sink quickly to the bottom of the lake."
To cause something to go down below the surface of liquid.
"The torpedo was designed to sink the enemy ship."
To move downward or settle into a lower position.
"As he grew tired, he felt himself sink into the soft armchair."