What is "sinking" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 26-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

What does sinking mean in English? Meaning of sinking definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "sinking": a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

Meaning: a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

Example: they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic

Synonyms: sinking

Hyponyms: foundering going under immersion settling submergence submerging submersion subsidence subsiding

Hypernyms: descent

Meaning: a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)

Example: after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market he could not control the sinking of his legs

Synonyms: sinking

Hypernyms: decrease drop-off lessening

Meaning: a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension

Example: with a sinking heart a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach

Synonyms: sinking sinking feeling

Hypernyms: anxiety

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