word
Sinking
SIH-ngkihng
/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sinking
Dictionary meaning
A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).
Examples
- After several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market.
- They still talk about the sinking of the Titanic.
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