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Meaning of
shrink
in English
shrink
us
//ʃrɪŋk//
uk
//ʃrɪŋk//
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Plural
shrinks
Past Tense
shrank
Past Participle
shrunk
Participle Verb
shrinking
Third Person Singular
shrinks
Definitions
Verb
to
make
something
smaller
The
company
will
shrink
the
image
to
fit
the
screen
.
to
become
smaller
;
contract
The
fabric
will
shrink
after
it
is
washed
.
to
cower
;
show
fear
The
child
will
shrink
away
from
the
loud
noise
.
to
move
back
in
fear
or
disgust
The
employee
did
not
shrink
from
the
new
challenge
.
Noun
a
mental
health
professional
;
therapist
The
patient
visited
a
shrink
to
discuss
her
anxiety
.
Compounds / Phrases
shrink back
shrinkproof
shrinkwrapped
nonshrink
preshrinking
