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sinking vs going under

going under vs sinking

sinking and going under both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sinking Yes No No No
going under Yes No No No
As nouns, going under is a hyponym of sinking; that is, going under is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sinking:
  • sinking: a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
  • going under: (of a ship) sinking
sinking (noun) going under (noun)
a descent as through liquid (especially through water) (of a ship) sinking
a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)
a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
Difference between sinking and going under

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