Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Sink In.
Sink In - as a verb
Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
Example: "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
click13come homedawn8fall into placeget acrossget throughPass through
Example: "Water permeates sand easily"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filter9percolate13permeate12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"It took a while for the news to sink in."
"The weight of my responsibilities finally began to sink in."
"As I listened to the speech, the gravity of the situation started to sink in."
"Winning the lottery is such a surreal experience that it takes a while for it to sink in."
"The realization of what had happened began to sink in, and I felt a surge of panic."
