Spell Bee Word: sink

Basic Details

Word: Sink

Part of Speech: Verb / Noun

Meaning: To go down below the surface of a liquid; or a basin used for washing dishes or hands.

Synonyms: Submerge, descend (for verb); basin, washbowl (for noun)

Antonyms: Float, rise (for verb); N/A (for noun)

Idioms and Phrases

Sink or swim: A situation where you must either succeed by your own efforts or fail. Example: "In his new job, it was sink or swim; he had to quickly learn all the tasks."
Sink into despair: To become deeply sad or hopeless. Example: "After hearing the bad news, she felt herself sink into despair."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The ship began to sink after hitting an iceberg, leading all passengers to evacuate immediately.

Example 2: After finishing the dishes, I washed my hands in the sink.

Example 3: He watched as the toy boat began to sink in the bath water.

Fun Fact

The word "sink" comes from the Old English word "sincan," which means to go down. Interestingly, in the past, "sink" was also used to describe areas of land that were depressed or lower than the ground around them.

Famous Quote

"It is not whether you get knocked down, itâ€™s whether you get up." â€“ Vince Lombardi. This quote relates to the idea of 'sink or swim' in life's challenges.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "sink" mean?

a) To rise above
b) To go down below the surface of a liquid
c) To float freely
d) To stand still

Answer: b) To go down below the surface of a liquid

2. Which of these is a synonym of "sink" when used as a verb?

a) Swim
b) Float
c) Submerge
d) Climb

Answer: c) Submerge

3. Which sentence uses "sink" correctly?

a) The boat is going to sink if we donâ€™t help it.
b) The kettle is going to sink on the stove.
c) The dog can sink very well.
d) She can sink a basketball easily.

Answer: a) The boat is going to sink if we donâ€™t help it.

4. Which idiom relates to "sink"?

a) Sink into despair
b) Jumping for joy
c) Running in circles
d) A drop in the ocean

Answer: a) Sink into despair

5. What is the opposite of "sink"?

a) Float
b) Fall
c) Increase
d) Drop

Answer: a) Float

Associated Words

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