Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shrunk

verb
/ʃrʌŋk/
Definition
The past participle of ‘shrink’, meaning to have become smaller in size.
Examples
  • My sweater shrunk in the wash.
  • He realized his favorite shirt had shrunk after being dried in the hot sun.
  • The budget has shrunk significantly this year.
Meaning
To shrink is to decrease in size, often as a result of washing or drying, or due to other physical factors.
Synonyms
  • compressed
  • contracted
  • reduced