English / phrasal verb
Sink in
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To be fully understood or realized over time, especially an unpleasant or profound truth.
In context
01
It took a few moments for the devastating reality of global warming to truly sink in.
02
Once the true extent of ocean pollution sank in, the committee decided to ban single-use plastics.
Synonyms
Register,penetrate,be absorbed
Antonyms
Misunderstand,overlook,ignore
Collocations
Let the reality sink in,begin to sink in,take time to sink in