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The correct spelling is sank.
How to pronounce sank
/sæŋk/
verbIPA: /sæŋk/
Say it like: San-k
The correct spelling is sank. (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something. For example: "I have sunk thousands of pounds into this project."
Usage Examples
“I have sunk thousands of pounds into this project.”
“to sink the national debt”
Definition
verb
- 1.(heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.
- 2.(heading, social) To diminish or be diminished.
- 3.To conceal and appropriate.
- 4.To keep out of sight; to suppress; to ignore.
- 5.To pay absolutely.
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