Shrink (Verb/Noun)
Syllable division: shrink
How to pronounce: UK: /ʃrɪŋk/ US: /ʃrɪŋk/
Shrink as a Verb
#1 Meaning: When something is made/becomes smaller.
Example:
> The expenses of the company shrunk over the last two years.
> Some clothes shrink when you wash it with water that is too hot.
#2 Meaning: When you are afraid of someone/something and move away from it.
Example:
> The little boy shrinks away from anyone who talks too loud.
> Most children shrink away from responsibilities and chores in and around the house.
Shrink as a Noun
Meaning: A medical practitioner who treats mental illness (psychiatrist)
Example:
> I think she needs to go and see a shrink before it is too late.
> He made an appointment to see a shrink who can help him with his depression.
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A visit to the shrink at the right time can help people avoid many regrettable actions
Very true statement Vlad! 😀
My friend’s teenage daughter went to a shrink due to the pandemic fatigue has been attacking her mental healthiness.
Good sentence Ria!
Try saying: My friend’s teenage daughter went to a shrink due to the pandemic fatigue that has been attacking her mental health.
The quantity of water in that river shrunk, because didn’t rain for two months.
The puppy shrunk away when it saw something strange moving next to him.
Nowadays, many people is needing to see a shrink.
Thank you for posting good sentences Nirvana!
Try saying:
The quantity of water in that river shrunk because it didn’t rain for two months.
The puppy shrunk away when it saw something strange moving next to him.
Nowadays, many people need to see a shrink.
A plastic shrinks after few minutes in an oven
Good sentence Roland!
Try saying: Plastic shrinks after a few minutes in the oven.
You should shrink away from noises to better concentrate on your reading
I like this sentence Roland 😀
It is good to buy a larger size of clothes as they often shrink after the wash.
Good sentence Metchi!
You can also say: It is good to buy larger size clothes as they often shrink after being washed.
i m remenber my dog shrink becouse at arrive my home to be to snow, however at home it luke warm, my dog have your face happy