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Meaning of shrunk
The primary meaning of the word "shrunk" is to become or make something smaller in size.
Etymology of shrunk
The word "shrunk" originates from the Old English word "schrincan", which means to shrink or become smaller.
It is related to the Old Norse word "skrinka", which also means to shrink or contract.
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the act of becoming or making something smaller.
Synonyms
contracted
condensed
reduced
diminished
lessened
decreased
minimized
lowered
curtailed
cut
pared
trimmed
pruned
cutback
scaled-down
downsized
abridged
shortened
compressed
compacted
shrunken
dwarfed
stunted
withered
wilted
shriveled
dwindled
waned
faded
fallen
dropped
slumped
sunk
settled
collapsed
crumpled
crimped
creased
rumpled
puckered
wrinkled
furrowed
Definitions
- The past tense and past participle of the verb "shrink", which means to become or make something smaller in size, amount, or degree.
- * To decrease or reduce in size, amount, or degree.
Usage Examples
- The fabric shrunk after it was washed in hot water.
- * The economy shrunk due to the recession.
- * The plant shrunk back from the cold weather.