sunken

Meanings

• adjective

  Having sunk or become deeply embedded or submerged; submerged or sunken below the surface of the water.

• noun

  Sunk or submerged below the surface of the water; a sunken ship or a sunken treasure.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsʌŋkən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651580"

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Synonyms

descend , go down , dip , dunk , submerge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sunken
raven , graven , given , heaven

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Variants

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sunken

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'sunk', past participle of sink.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sunken' is often used to describe a sunken road or a sunken living room, where the floor has sunken in over time.

2. In mythology, the sunken city of Atlantis is a legendary city said to have sunk into the sea.

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Related Concepts

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1. submerged: Related concept: Submerged refers to being completely or partially covered by a liquid, such as water or a substance.

2. sunken garden: A type of garden design that features sunken areas, often surrounded by raised walls or terraces. Sunken gardens can create a sense of intimacy and seclusion.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sunken' is often used to describe a sunken ship or a sunken treasure. In art, images of sunken ships or treasures evoke a sense of mystery and adventure.

How to Memorize "sunken"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship sinking into the water or a treasure chest sunken to the bottom of the ocean.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sunken' with images of ships or treasures submerged in water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence 'Sunken ships and treasures sink below the sea'.

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