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shrink

Pronunciación: [ʃrɪŋk]

Palabra

Cómo usar shrink en una oración: 3 significados y 9 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «change in size»

(verb) to become smaller in size or amount. It's like when you put a sweater in the washing machine and it gets smaller. Things can shrink for many reasons, like heat or losing water.

Ejemplo

The sweater shrank after I washed it in hot water.

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The balloon didn't shrink at all; it stayed just as big.

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Why did the fruit shrink after being left out in the sun?

Contexto: «emotion»

(verb) to feel less confident or become more afraid in a situation. Imagine you're nervous about speaking in front of a big group, and you start to feel really small inside.

Ejemplo

She didn't shrink from the challenge of speaking in front of everyone.

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He didn't shrink back, even when facing his fears.

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Do you sometimes feel like you want to shrink when you're nervous?

Contexto: «physical object»

(noun) a person who helps others with their feelings and thoughts, often about problems in life. This person listens and talks with you to help you feel better, like a friendly helper.

Ejemplo

I visited my shrink today, and it helped me feel more relaxed.

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I don't think I need to see a shrink; I'm feeling fine.

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Have you ever thought about talking to a shrink?

Cómo se pronuncia shrink

Pronunciación: [ʃrɪŋk]

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