shrinking - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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becoming smaller in size or amount

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the shrinking market has provoked a massive price war

(verb)

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become or make smaller in size or amount

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the workforce shrank to a thousand

the sun had shrunk and dried the wood

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(verb)

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move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust

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she shrank away from him, covering her face

he shrank back against the wall

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