Definition

Describing something that is lower than the surrounding area, often appearing depressed or hollowed out.

Example

The sunken garden was filled with beautiful flowers and plants.

Conversation

Did you see that old shipwreck at the beach?

Yeah, it was really cool to see the sunken parts of the boat.

I wonder how long it has been sunken there.

Probably for years; it adds such a mysterious vibe to the area.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have gone down below the surface of a liquid or to have dropped to a lower level.

Example

The ship had sunken to the bottom of the ocean after the storm.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the boat that sunken near the shore?

Yeah, I heard it happened during the storm last week.

It's crazy how fast things can change with the weather.

Root Explanation

Sunken → It is formed from "sunk" (the past participle of "sink", which comes from Old English "sincan", meaning to fall or descend) and the suffix "-en" (which indicates a state or condition). The word "sunken" describes something that has fallen or descended below a surface, often referring to something submerged or depressed.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that has 'fallen' ('sincan') below the surface, and the '-en' shows its state. This helps you remember that 'sunken' means something that is below the surface.

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