Pronunciation: /ˈsʌŋkən/

Definitions of sunken

verb past participle of sink

Example Sentences

A1 The ship sunken in the ocean.

A2 The treasure chest had sunken to the bottom of the sea.

B1 The old building had sunken into disrepair over the years.

B2 The weight of the cargo caused the boat to slowly sunken into the water.

C1 The ancient ruins had sunken beneath the earth, hidden from view for centuries.

C2 The sunken city was a popular diving spot for adventurers seeking to explore its mysterious depths.

adjective having sunk or been submerged in water or another liquid

Example Sentences

A1 The sunken ship was discovered by divers.

A2 The sunken treasure was hidden deep underwater.

B1 The sunken city was once a thriving metropolis.

B2 The sunken submarine was a relic from World War II.

C1 The sunken civilization held many secrets waiting to be uncovered.

C2 The sunken ruins were a testament to the ancient civilization's glory.

Examples of sunken in a Sentence

formal The sunken ship was discovered off the coast of the island.

informal I can't believe how cool the sunken treasure looks!

slang That sunken car has been sitting there for ages.

figurative Her sunken eyes revealed the exhaustion she felt.

Grammatical Forms of sunken

past tense

sank

plural

sunkens

comparative

more sunken

superlative

most sunken

present tense

sink

future tense

will sink

perfect tense

have sunk

continuous tense

is sinking

singular

sunken

positive degree

sunken

infinitive

sink

gerund

sinking

participle

sunken

Origin and Evolution of sunken

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'sunken' originated from the Old English word 'sincan' which means to submerge or go under water.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sunken' has retained its original meaning of being submerged or going under water, but it has also been extended to describe something that has collapsed or fallen below its normal level.