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Synonym: submerged, lowered. Antonym: risen, lifted

Meaning: To have gone down below the surface; submerged.

Sunk sentence for class 1


- I sunk my toy boat in the water.
- The ball sunk into the mud.
- My sister sunk her foot in the sand.
- The stone sunk to the bottom of the pond.
- The ice cream sunk in the warm sun.
- The heavy rock sunk quickly.
- I saw a fish that sunk to the deep sea.
- The treasure chest sunk many years ago.
- My dad's old car sunk in the ditch.
- The paper boat sunk after the rain.
- The big wave made my sandcastle sunk.
- We watched the anchor sunk in the river.
- The balloon sunk after it lost air.
- The heavy anchor sunk down to the sea floor.
- The leaf sunk under the water's surface.
- The sun sunk in the evening sky.
- The marble I dropped sunk in the grass.
- The toy I threw sunk to the bottom of the pool.
- The wet sponge sunk in the water.
- My favorite toy sunk in the bathtub.
- The rock I tossed sunk with a splash.
- The big ship sunk in a storm.
- The little car sunk in the muddy puddle.
- I let my ball go and it sunk away.
- A bubble sunk slowly in the water.
- The muddy shoe sunk into the ground.
- The paper plane sunk after it fell.
- The leaves sunk when the wind stopped blowing.
- The boat sunk when it was too heavy.
- My cookie sunk in the milk.

Sunk sentence for class 3


- The ship has sunk to the bottom of the ocean.
- I felt like I had sunk into my chair after a long day.
- The toy boat sunk when I added too much weight.
- My ice cream sunk into the bowl of hot fudge.
- He looked sad when his plans sunk.
- I watched the rock sink in the water.
- The treasure was found after the ship had sunk.
- I saw my toy sink in the pool.
- The sun had sunk below the horizon at sunset.
- I felt like my heart sunk when I heard the news.
- The ball sunk into the mud after the rain.
- I watched as the leaf sunk to the bottom of the pond.
- The treasure chest sunk deep in the ocean.
- He felt his spirits sunk after losing the game.
- The boat sunk slowly in the calm water.
- My confidence sunk when I made a mistake.
- The cookie sunk into the milk when I dipped it.
- I felt like I had sunk into a dream while reading.
- The clouds sunk low in the sky before the storm.
- I was surprised to see how far the anchor had sunk.
- The swimmer sunk to the bottom but came back up.
- My toy car sunk in the sand at the beach.
- I felt my energy sink after a long day.
- The doll sunk in the water when I dropped it.
- The anchor sunk deep to hold the boat steady.
- I watched the sun sunk behind the mountains.
- The stone sunk quickly in the river.
- My excitement sunk when the event was canceled.
- The balloon sunk slowly as it lost air.
- He felt happy again after his worries sunk away.

Sunk simple sentence


- The ship has sunk to the bottom of the ocean.
- She felt her mood had sunk after the news.
- He watched the sun as it sunk below the horizon.
- They learned that the treasure was sunk in a shipwreck.
- She felt her energy had sunk after a long day.
- He realized he had sunk too much time into the project.
- They discussed how the city has sunk over the years.
- She felt sad when her hopes sunk.
- He saw the ball had sunk into the water.
- They learned about how the island sunk due to rising sea levels.
- She felt like her confidence had sunk after the test.
- He watched as the colors sunk in the evening sky.
- They discussed how the boat had sunk during the storm.
- She noticed her spirits sunk during the rainy weather.
- He felt a sense of loss when his plans sunk.
- They appreciated the beauty of the sun as it sunk.
- She felt relieved when the stress sunk away.
- He learned that emotions can sometimes feel like they have sunk.
- They realized their chances had sunk after the mistake.
- She felt determined to rise after feeling sunk.
- He watched the shadows grow long as the sun sunk.
- They talked about how the economy had sunk.
- She felt a sense of calm when her worries sunk.
- He saw how the colors of the sunset sunk into darkness.
- They appreciated the moment before the sun sunk completely.
- She felt the weight of her thoughts had sunk.
- He noticed the boat had sunk after the storm.
- They felt inspired to rise again after feeling sunk.
- She felt joy as her worries sunk away.
- He learned to let go of things that had sunk his mood.


Sunk in a sentence

(1) The enemy ship was sunk by the navy.

(2) The enemy ship was sunk by our navy.

(3) Many ships have sunk in the north sea.

(4) The enemy warship was sunk by our navy.

(5) The ship sunk in the middle of the ocean.

(6) The boat sunk after hitting a hidden reef.

(7) The ship sunk due to a massive hull breach.

(8) The submarine sunk to a depth of 500 meters.

(9) The ship sunk during a fierce battle at sea.

(10) The blockships were sunk to create a barrier.



Sunk sentence

(11) The submarine sunk silently beneath the waves.

(12) The ship sunk after colliding with an iceberg.

(13) The Titanic famously sunk on its maiden voyage.

(14) The old fishing boat sunk after hitting a rock.

(15) The unarmoured ship was sunk by enemy torpedoes.

(16) The once popular song has now sunk into oblivion.

(17) The once famous actor has now sunk into oblivion.

(18) The enemy vessel was sunk by a well-placed torpedo.

(19) The enemy ship was sunk by a barrage of cannonballs.

(20) The once renowned author has now sunk into oblivion.




Sunk make sentence

(21) The navy sunk the enemy fleet during a decisive battle.

(22) The cannon was fired until the enemy's ships were sunk.

(23) The unarmoured ship was easily sunk by enemy torpedoes.

(24) He sunk a long putt to save par on the difficult green.

(25) The golfer sunk the ball into the hole on the first try.

(26) The submarine sunk enemy vessels during a covert mission.

(27) Orb after orb, the pool balls were sunk into the pockets.

(28) The billiards player sunk the eight ball to win the game.

(29) The pool player sunk the ball dead centre into the pocket.

(30) The enemy ship was sunk within minutes of being torpedoed.



Sentence of sunk

(31) The enemy ship was sunk by a barrage of antiship missiles.

(32) The blockship was intentionally sunk to create an obstacle.

(33) The blockships were sunk intentionally to create a blockade.

(34) I wish I hadn't sunk so much money into that concert ticket.

(35) Sunk cost is a common consideration in cost-benefit analysis.

(36) The enemy ship was sunk by a well-aimed torpedo off its stern.

(37) The Lemurian continent is said to have sunk beneath the ocean.

(38) The vampire sunk his teeth into her jugular, and drank deeply.

(39) The lost city was said to have sunk to the bottom of the ocean.

(40) The pool cue missile past the eight ball and sunk the six ball.




Sunk meaningful sentence

(41) The old mansion had sunk into disrepair after years of neglect.

(42) The hms Hood was a British battleship sunk during World War II.

(43) The pool player sunk the ball dead centre into the corner pocket.

(44) The ironclad ship was sunk and now rests beneath the ocean waves.

(45) The fence was held in place by wooden posts sunk into the ground.

(46) The merchant vessel was sunk by a powerful broadside of artillery.

(47) Ys is a mysterious city that is said to have sunk beneath the sea.

(48) The mythy city of Atlantis is said to have sunk beneath the ocean.

(49) Yamato is a Japanese battleship that was sunk during World War II.

(50) The merchant ship was sunk by a barrage of enemy broadside attacks.



Sunk sentence examples

(51) The decommissioned submarine was sunk to create an artificial reef.

(52) HMS Hood was a British battleship that was sunk during World War II.

(53) We should not let sunk cost influence our future plans and strategies.

(54) We should focus on future potential rather than dwelling on sunk cost.

(55) The sunk cost fallacy mislead the investor near the irrational choice.

(56) Atlant is a mythical city that is said to have sunk beneath the ocean.

(57) The billiard ball was hit with the cue stick and sunk into the pocket.

(58) The sunk cost of the failed investment was a lesson in risk assessment.

(59) The diver explored the wreckage that had sunk to the bottom of the sea.

(60) The snake struck with lightning speed and sunk its fangs into the prey.



Sentence with sunk

(61) The Spanish galleon was sunk with a cargo hold full of pieces of eight.

(62) The sunk cost of the failed business venture was a hard pill to swallow.

(63) Sunk cost should not be a determining factor in making future decisions.

(64) The sunk cost fallacy mislead the investor away from the rational choice.

(65) The billiard ball was struck with the cue stick and sunk into the pocket.

(66) The hms Repulse was a British battleship sunk by Japanese forces in 1941.

(67) The pool player's approach shot was a bank shot that sunk the eight ball.

(68) The pool player sunk the eight ball with a series of impressive straights.

(69) The divers explored the wreckage that had sunk to the bottom of the ocean.

(70) The enemy ship was caught off guard and quickly sunk after being torpedoed.




Use sunk in a sentence

(71) The ship named Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine during World War I.

(72) The city of Atlantis is legendarily believed to have sunk beneath the ocean.

(73) The hms Hermes was a British aircraft carrier sunk during the Falklands War.

(74) The hms Hood was sunk by the German battleship Bismarck during World War II.

(75) The mythologized city of Atlantis is believed to have sunk beneath the ocean.

(76) The once bustling port lies in ruins, its docks destroyed and its ships sunk.

(77) The once famous landmark had sunk into oblivion, now just a forgotten memory.

(78) Sunk cost can sometimes cloud judgment and lead to irrational decision-making.

(79) The sunk cost of the outdated technology was hindering the company's progress.

(80) The outgunned navy ship was sunk by a single missile from the enemy submarine.



Sentence using sunk

(81) As the professor's words sunk in, I couldn't help but lurch backward in shock.

(82) It is important to analyze the sunk cost before making any further investments.

(83) The sunk cost of the outdated equipment was hindering the company's efficiency.

(84) The abandoned car had sunk into oblivion, covered in layers of dirt and leaves.

(85) The enemy ship was sunk by a well-placed depth charge from the attacking fleet.

(86) The crane was used to refloat the heavy cargo ship that had sunk in the harbor.

(87) The old shipwreck had visible waterlines that showed how it had sunk over time.

(88) The sunk cost of the expensive equipment was a burden on the company's finances.

(89) The sunk cost of the abandoned research study was a disappointment for the team.

(90) Sunk cost can sometimes lead to a fear of failure and prevent necessary changes.



Sunk example sentence

(91) The once bustling town had slowly sunk into disrepair as businesses closed down.

(92) The professional billiards player shot straight and sunk all the balls in one go.

(93) The once-famous actor's career has sunk into oblivion after a series of scandals.

(94) The historic church had sunk into disrepair, with peeling paint and a leaky roof.

(95) The legend of Atlantis is a mythical lost city said to have sunk beneath the sea.

(96) HMS Hermes was a British aircraft carrier that was sunk during the Falklands War.

(97) The hms Prince of Wales was a British battleship sunk by Japanese forces in 1941.

(98) The sunk cost of the failed product launch was a blow to the company's reputation.

(99) Sunk cost should not be the sole factor in determining the viability of a project.

(100) The diver was able to recover lost items that had sunk to the bottom of the ocean.



Sentence with word sunk

(101) The caissons were sunk deep into the riverbed to support the weight of the bridge.

(102) The sunk cost of the unsuccessful merger was a setback for both companies involved.

(103) The abandoned cemetery had sunk into oblivion, its tombstones weathered and broken.

(104) The old school had sunk into disrepair, with broken windows and outdated equipment.

(105) It is important to evaluate the sunk cost before deciding to cut losses and move on.

(106) The captain ordered the ship to be sunk to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.

(107) The Tsushima Maru was a passenger ship that was tragically sunk during World War II.

(108) The old bridge had sunk into oblivion, its remains hidden beneath the flowing river.

(109) The neglected park had sunk into disrepair, with overgrown grass and broken benches.

(110) RMS Lusitania was a British ocean liner that was sunk by a German submarine in 1915.



Sentence of sunk

(111) The beach volleyball players' feet sunk into the sand as they jumped to hit the ball.

(112) The forgotten book has sunk into oblivion on the dusty shelf, never to be read again.

(113) The dog's paws sunk into the sand as it waded through the shallow water at the beach.

(114) The sunk cost of the failed marketing campaign was a setback for the company's growth.

(115) The sunk cost of the failed business venture was a valuable lesson in risk management.

(116) The abandoned factory had sunk into oblivion, its machinery covered in dust and decay.

(117) The company decided to continue investing in the failing project due to the sunk cost.

(118) The pirate captain's ship was sunk by a devastating broadside beneath the stormy skies.

(119) We need to consider the sunk cost before deciding whether to continue with the project.

(120) Sunk cost can create a sense of attachment and reluctance to abandon a failing project.



Sunk used in a sentence

(121) The sunk cost of the failed product development was a setback for the company's growth.

(122) The sunk cost of the abandoned marketing campaign was a financial loss for the company.

(123) Sunk cost is an important consideration in evaluating the overall success of a project.

(124) The dog's paws sunk deep into the mire beneath the swamp, making it hard to walk along.

(125) The neglected bridge had sunk into disrepair, with crumbling concrete and rusted metal.

(126) The horse's hooves sunk deep into the mire behind, making it difficult to move forward.

(127) The pool was drained and cleaned, revealing all the debris that had sunk to the bottom.

(128) The navy sent a team to refloat the submarine that had sunk during a training exercise.

(129) Sunk cost is a concept in economics that refers to the money already spent on a project.

(130) It is important to objectively assess the sunk cost before making any further decisions.



Sunk sentence in English

(131) The statue was intentionally sunk to the bottom of the sea to create an artificial reef.

(132) As the hms Hermes was evacuating troops from Singapore, it was sunk by Japanese bombers.

(133) The abandoned factory had sunk into disrepair, with broken windows and rusted machinery.

(134) Sunk cost can create a sense of attachment and reluctance to let go of a failing project.

(135) We need to consider the sunk cost before deciding whether to continue funding the project.

(136) The once grand hotel had sunk into disrepair, with faded wallpaper and creaky floorboards.

(137) The sunk cost of the abandoned construction project was a significant loss for the company.

(138) The neglected cemetery had sunk into disrepair, with overgrown weeds and broken headstones.

(139) The legend of Atlantis is a mythically lost city that is said to have sunk beneath the sea.

(140) The opponent in the game of Battleship was a skilled strategist and sunk most of our ships.

(141) We should not let sunk cost cloud our judgment and prevent us from making necessary changes.

(142) The decision to keep the outdated inventory was influenced by the sunk cost of its purchase.

(143) The sunken treasure chest lay at the bottom of the ocean, having sunk into the sea long ago.

(144) The decision to repair the old machinery was driven by the sunk cost of its initial purchase.

(145) The team's dedication to the project was fueled by the sunk cost of their time and resources.

(146) The once popular TV show had sunk into oblivion, replaced by newer and more exciting programs.

(147) The company's reluctance to switch suppliers was due to the sunk cost of the existing contract.

(148) The once bustling town had sunk into oblivion, now only a ghostly reminder of its former glory.

(149) The Negishi Maru was a Japanese cargo ship that was sunk by a US submarine during World War II.

(150) Tsushima Maru was a Japanese passenger ship that was sunk by a US submarine during World War II.

(151) Aborting a project can be a way to avoid sunk costs and move on to more promising opportunities.

(152) The decision to renovate the office space was influenced by the sunk cost of the lease agreement.

(153) The team's commitment to the project was fueled by the sunk cost of their training and expertise.

(154) The abandoned village had sunk into oblivion, its houses crumbling and overgrown with vegetation.

(155) The sunk cost of the failed expansion made it challenging for the company to recover financially.

(156) The legend of Atlantis is a story about a lost city that was said to have sunk beneath the ocean.

(157) The business owner struggled to let go of the failing venture due to the sunk cost invested in it.

(158) The company's decision to upgrade the software was driven by the sunk cost of the previous version.

(159) The company's decision to keep the outdated technology was driven by the sunk cost of its purchase.

(160) The decision to keep the inefficient process was influenced by the sunk cost of its implementation.

(161) The decision to renovate the outdated building was driven by the sunk cost of the initial purchase.

(162) The abandoned train station had sunk into disrepair, with broken tracks and a dilapidated building.

(163) The team's persistence in pursuing the project was fueled by the sunk cost of their time and effort.

(164) The team's determination to complete the project was fueled by the sunk cost of their previous work.

(165) The decision to repair the faulty machinery was influenced by the sunk cost of its initial purchase.

(166) The company's decision to continue the unprofitable service was driven by the sunk cost of its setup.

(167) The engineers had to come up with a creative solution to refloat the barge that had sunk in the river.

(168) The ancient ruins had sunk into the earth over time, leaving only remnants of a once-great civilization.

(169) The decision to maintain the underperforming branch was influenced by the sunk cost of its establishment.

(170) The Wilhelm Gustloff was a German passenger ship that was sunk by a Soviet submarine during World War II.

(171) The manager's decision to keep the unproductive employee was influenced by the sunk cost of their training.

(172) The business owner's reluctance to sell the failing business was due to the sunk cost of its initial setup.

(173) The decision to continue the failing partnership was influenced by the sunk cost of the initial investment.

(174) The team's perseverance in pursuing the project was fueled by the sunk cost of their previous achievements.

(175) The company's decision to maintain the outdated software was driven by the sunk cost of its implementation.

(176) Despite the diminishing returns, the business owner refused to abandon the project because of the sunk cost.

(177) The team continued working on the project, even though it was no longer profitable, because of the sunk cost.

(178) The team's commitment to finishing the project was driven by the sunk cost of the resources already invested.

(179) The phenomenon of the sunk cost fallacy can lead to irrational decision-making in business and personal life.

(180) The phenomenon of the sunk cost fallacy can be overcome through rational decision-making and risk assessment.

(181) The manager's reluctance to change strategies was influenced by the sunk cost of previous marketing campaigns.

(182) The company's decision to maintain the outdated infrastructure was driven by the sunk cost of its construction.

(183) The sunk cost of the research and development phase made it challenging for the company to abandon the project.

(184) The sunk cost of the training program made it difficult for the company to switch to a different software system.

(185) The sunk cost of the failed partnership made it difficult for the company to consider alternative collaborations.

(186) The decision to continue operating the unprofitable division was influenced by the sunk cost of its establishment.

(187) The decision to continue investing in the failing project was influenced by the sunk cost of previous investments.

(188) The company's decision to maintain the underperforming department was driven by the sunk cost of its establishment.

(189) The team felt compelled to complete the project, even though it was no longer profitable, because of the sunk cost.

(190) The sunk cost of the training program made it difficult for the company to switch to a different software provider.

(191) The sunk cost of the expensive equipment made it difficult for the company to switch to a more efficient alternative.

(192) The team's determination to complete the project was driven by the sunk cost of the time and effort already invested.

(193) The decision to repair the faulty machinery was influenced by the sunk cost of its initial purchase and installation.

(194) Despite the declining sales, the business owner was hesitant to shut down the store due to the sunk cost of the lease.

(195) The sunk cost of the failed marketing campaign made it challenging for the company to allocate funds to a new strategy.

(196) Despite the declining market demand, the company continued production due to the sunk cost of the manufacturing facility.

(197) Despite the diminishing returns, the business owner persisted in the failing venture due to the sunk cost invested in it.

(198) Despite the declining market, the business owner was hesitant to sell the inventory due to the sunk cost of its purchase.

(199) The company's decision to continue manufacturing the unpopular product was driven by the sunk cost of the production line.

(200) The team's commitment to finishing the project was driven by the sunk cost of the resources and manpower already invested.

(201) Although the hms Invincible was a formidable aircraft carrier, it was sunk by Argentine missiles during the Falklands War.

(202) The company's decision to continue advertising the unpopular product was driven by the sunk cost of the marketing campaign.

(203) Despite the declining sales, the business owner refused to discontinue the product due to the sunk cost of its development.

(204) The sunk cost of the failed advertising campaign made it difficult for the company to allocate resources to a new strategy.

(205) Despite the declining sales, the business owner was reluctant to close the store due to the sunk cost of its establishment.

(206) The sunk cost of the unsuccessful research and development phase made it challenging for the company to abandon the project.

(207) Despite the lack of demand, the company continued to produce the product due to the sunk cost of the manufacturing facility.

(208) Despite the corsair's reputation for being ruthless, the crew showed mercy to the survivors of the enemy ship they had sunk.

(209) Despite the lack of demand, the company continued to produce the product due to the sunk cost of the manufacturing equipment.

(210) Despite the lack of customer demand, the business owner refused to abandon the project due to the sunk cost of its initiation.

(211) Despite the lack of customer interest, the company persisted in marketing the product due to the sunk cost of its development.

(212) The sunk cost of the failed marketing campaign made it challenging for the company to allocate funds to a new promotional strategy.

(213) Despite the lack of customer interest, the company continued to develop the product due to the sunk cost of research and development.

(214) Although he had already sunk money into the project, he realized that he needed additional funding to complete it, so he sought out investors.

(215) The HMS Hood, a British battleship, engaged in a fierce battle with the German battleship Bismarck, but was ultimately sunk with the loss of over 1,400 lives.

(216) The bridge that spanned the river was attached to massive concrete pillars that had been sunk deep into the riverbed, ensuring its stability during even the strongest storms.

(217) The fabled city of Atlantis, which was said to have sunk beneath the ocean, has been the subject of countless myths and legends throughout history, but its existence remains a mystery.



Sunk meaning


Sunk is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts to convey different meanings. Here are some tips on how to use this word effectively in sentences:


1. Literal Meaning: Sunk can be used to describe something that has descended or settled below the surface of a liquid. For example: - The ship sank to the bottom of the ocean after hitting an iceberg. - The stone was so heavy that it immediately sank to the bottom of the lake.


2. Emotional State: Sunk can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or despair. Here are a few examples: - After receiving the bad news, she felt a sinking feeling in her heart. - The team's hopes were sunk when their star player got injured before the final match. - He was sunk in despair after losing his job.


3. Financial Loss: Sunk is commonly used in business and finance to describe costs or investments that cannot be recovered. Here are some examples: - The company invested a significant amount of money in the project, but it turned out to be a sunk cost. - The decision to renovate the office was a sunk expense as the company decided to move to a new location shortly after.


4. Sunken Objects: Sunk can also be used to describe objects that have been intentionally or accidentally submerged underwater. Here are a few examples: - The divers explored the sunken shipwreck to uncover its historical secrets. - The treasure hunters discovered a chest of gold coins in a sunken pirate ship.


5. Past Tense of "Sink": Sunk is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "sink." It is used to describe an action of descending or settling below the surface. Here are some examples: - The boat sank slowly into the calm waters of the lake. - She had accidentally dropped her phone in the bathtub, and it quickly sank to the bottom. Remember to consider the context and intended meaning when using the word "sunk" in a sentence. Whether you are referring to a physical sinking, emotional state, financial loss, sunken objects, or using it as the past tense of "sink," these tips will help you effectively incorporate this word into your writing or conversation.





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