Shrink

When we say something shrinks, it means that it becomes smaller in size or quantity. It’s like when you wash a sweater in hot water and it ends up smaller than before. The process of shrinking involves a reduction in size or dimensions. We often use the word shrink to describe the action of something getting smaller due to heat, moisture, or other factors. For example, if you put a plastic bottle in the dishwasher on a high temperature setting, it might shrink and become distorted.

In a figurative sense, we also use shrink to talk about a decrease or reduction in something. For instance, if a company’s profits shrink, it means they have decreased. Or if your free time shrinks, it means you have less time available for leisure activities. Additionally, the word shrink can be used to describe the action of a person or object becoming physically smaller. For example, when you expose a plastic wrap to cold temperatures, it can shrink and tightly wrap around the item it’s covering.