Sunk or Sinked
Learn the correct past participle “Sunk”.
Sinked
Incorrect spelling - “Sinked” is incorrect and not standard English.
"Sinked" is a common misspelling of "Sunk". Always use "Sunk" when referring to the correct word.
Sunk
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Sunk” is the correct past participle of “sink”.
Definition of Sunk
"Sunk": “Sunk” is the correct past participle of “sink”.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Sunk
- • submerged
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The ship has sunk.
"Correct:" Boat sunk quickly.
"Correct:" It has sunk.
"Correct:" Object sunk.
"Incorrect:" The ship has sinked.
"Incorrect:" Boat sinked quickly.
"Incorrect:" It has sinked.
"Incorrect:" Object sinked.
Notes:
- • Irregular verb.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Sunk vs sinked?
A: Sunk is correct.
Q: Meaning?
A: Gone under water.
Q: Why wrong?
A: Not a real form.
Q: Trick?
A: sink → sank → sunk.
Summary
“Sunk vs sinked”: The correct form is sunk. Avoid sinked, which is incorrect.