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How to pronounce “shrink”
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Pronunciation guide for shrink
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of shrink with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The incredible chemistry powering your smartphone
So let's think about how we can shrink down our devices,
- Definition summary
- (transitive) To cause to become smaller.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce shrink
The incredible chemistry powering your smartphone
So let's think about how we can shrink down our devices,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “shrink”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To cause to become smaller.
- (intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
- (intransitive) To cower or flinch.
- (transitive) To draw back; to withdraw.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To withdraw or retire, as from danger.
- (intransitive) To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
- [Noun]
- Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
- (slang, sometimes derogatory) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
- (uncountable, business) Loss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date.
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