shrink meaning
shrink :
to decrease, to reduce
verb
▪ The sweater will shrink in the wash.
▪ The sweater will become smaller when washed.
▪ Prices may shrink due to competition.
▪ Prices may reduce because of competition.
paraphrasing
▪ reduce – to make smaller
▪ decrease – to become smaller
▪ lessen – to reduce in size
▪ lower – to make less
shrink :
a small size or reduction
noun
▪ There was a noticeable shrink in sales this quarter.
▪ Sales became smaller this quarter.
▪ The company is facing a shrink in profits.
▪ The company is experiencing a reduction in profits.
paraphrasing
▪ reduction – decrease in size
▪ decrease – a smaller amount
▪ decline – a lower amount
▪ drop – a fall in size
Pronunciation
shrink [ʃrɪŋk]
The word is pronounced as 'shrink' with the emphasis on 'shrink'.
Common phrases and grammar about shrink
shrink - Common meaning
verb
to decrease, to reduce
noun
a small size or reduction
Part of Speech Changes for "shrink"
▪ shrinkage (noun) – the process of becoming smaller
▪ shrinkable (adjective) – able to become smaller
Common Expressions with "shrink"
▪ shrink in size – to become smaller in size
▪ shrink back – to retract or withdraw
▪ shrink from something – to avoid or be afraid of something
▪ shrink away – to move back in fear or reluctance
Important examples of shrink in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, shrink is used to indicate a decrease in size, amount, or number.
Example of a confusing word: contract (to draw together)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, shrink is used as a verb and questions may ask to conjugate it correctly.
shrink
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
shrink in size
to reduce in size
shrink away from
to avoid or withdraw from something
Differences between similar words and shrink
shrink
,
decrease
differences
shrink refers to becoming smaller in size, while decrease refers to any reduction in amount or number.
shrink
,
reduce
differences
shrink means to become smaller in size, while reduce refers to general lessening regardless of size.
Words with the same origin as shrink
The origin of shrink
shrink comes from Old English 'shrinkan,' meaning 'to contract or become small.'
Word structure
It has the root 'shrink' with no prefix or suffix.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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