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Sink vs. Sync

The verb (to go down) or the basin versus to synchronise.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

The photos will sink with your cloud tonight.

✓ Correct

The photos will sync with your cloud tonight.

The ruleii

SINK = go down / basin. SYNC = synchronise.

SINK is the kitchen basin or the verb (ships sink, hearts sink). SYNC is short for synchronise — in audio, video, or cloud contexts.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Sync = synchronise. Sink = sinking.

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