SHRINK definition: 1. to become smaller, or to make something smaller: 2. to move away from someone or something…. Learn more.

Shrink definition: to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance.. See examples of SHRINK used in a sentence.

Shrank is usually the best choice when you want the past tense of shrink ('I shrank my shirt in the dryer'). Use shrunk when you want the past participle ('I have shrunk my shirt in the dryer').

1. to contract or lessen in size: cloth that shrinks if washed. 2. to become reduced in extent, compass, or value. 3. to draw back; recoil: to shrink from danger. 4. to cause to shrink or …

Definition of shrink verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to contract or lessen in size, as from exposure to conditions of temperature or moisture This cloth will not shrink if washed in lukewarm water

to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance: to shrink from danger; to shrink from contact. to contract or lessen in size, as from exposure to conditions of temperature or moisture: This cloth will not …

The word shrink is related to the Swedish skrynka meaning "to wrinkle." Think about what happens to a lone forgotten fruit at the bottom of your fridge drawer. After a while, it begins to …

SHRINK meaning: 1 : to become smaller in amount, size, or value; 2 : to make (something) smaller in amount, size, or value

Some common synonyms of shrink are compress, condense, constrict, contract, and deflate. While all these words mean "to decrease in bulk or volume," shrink implies a contracting or a …