Sinking and Settling

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Sinking noun - A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).

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Settling and sinking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Settling" instead the word "Sinking" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: sink, sinker

Settling noun - A gradual sinking to a lower level.

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Sinking and settling are semantically related. You can use "Sinking" instead the word "Settling" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: settle, settled, settlement, setting, settler

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