A sink is a basin with taps and a drain, used for washing.
The idea
Use sink for the basin; say in the sink for dishes inside it and at the sink for washing there.
Examples
- The dishes are in the sink.
- Please wash your hands at the sink.
- There is soap beside the sink.
- We cleaned the kitchen sink today.
- Do not leave cups in the sink.
- The bathroom sink is full of water.
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Watch out
Do not confuse the noun sink with the verb sink, meaning to go below water.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. The dirty plates are ___ the sink. (in / on)
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in
in: The dishes are inside the basin.
Choose the correct word. Wash your hands at the ___. (sink / fridge)
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sink
sink: The place for washing hands is the sink.
Choose the correct word. This room has two ___. (sinks / sink)
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sinks
sinks: Several basins need the plural.
Practice round
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Choose the correct word. The dirty plates are ___ the sink. (in / on)
Choose the correct word. Wash your hands at the ___. (sink / fridge)
Choose the correct word. This room has two ___. (sinks / sink)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe what you wash at your kitchen or bathroom sink.