Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrink
verb
/ʃrɪŋk/
Definition
to become smaller in size or amount, or to make something smaller
Examples
- When washed in hot water, the sweater may shrink.
- His fears began to shrink after he faced them head-on.
- Over time, the population of the town has started to shrink.
Meaning
The act of reducing in size, volume, or degree; can refer to physical objects or intangible concepts like fears or responsibilities.
Synonyms
- reduce
- contract
- diminish
- decrease
- compress
