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Vocabulary Entry
shrinking
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
to become smaller in size, amount, or value
Example Sentences
"The sweater shrank after I washed it in hot water."
"He tried to shrink his responsibilities at work."
"The company's profits are shrinking due to increased competition."
A
adjective
becoming smaller or less in size, amount, or quality
Example Sentences
"The shrinking audience made the concert less lively."
"She noticed her shrinking confidence during the interview."
"They are concerned about the shrinking population in their town."