shrink
Definition
- v. reduce in size; reduce physically
- v. become smaller or draw together
- v. decrease in size, range, or extent
Word forms
- Past tense
- shrank
- Past participle
- shrunk
- Present participle
- shrinking
- Third person singular
- shrinks
Example sentences
n.
The shrink of the sweater after washing surprised me.
vi.
He tends to shrink from difficult conversations.
vt.
The heat will shrink the plastic wrap around the food.