Definitions

1. verb

past tense of sink; to fall or be pushed down into something, typically a liquid.

“The ship sank in the stormy sea.”

2. verb

past tense of sink; to descend or fall from an upright or vertical position.

“The tree trunk had sunk to the ground.”

3. adjective

past participle of sink; having sunk or fallen into a lower position.

“The sunken garden was hidden from view.”

4. noun

a sunken place or area, especially one that is below the level of the surrounding area.

“The old village had a sunken square in the center.”