Sink into

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verb

To gradually go into something; to be absorbed.

The wet rain made water sink into the soil
Visual representation of "sink into" - To gradually go into something; to be absorbed

Often appears as...

  • sink into despair
  • sink into oblivion
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Visual representation of "sink into"
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Physical Absorption

Think of 'sink into' as objects being physically pulled or absorbed by another, like liquids or solids.

Illustration for Physical Absorption
The sponge cake sank into the sweet syrup.
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Gradual Process

Emphasize the slow, gradual nature of 'sink into' when describing a process that takes time.

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The colorful dye slowly sank into the fabric.
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