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Shrunk

/ʃɹʌŋk/ · verb

Meaning

simple past and past participle of shrink.

Definitions by Sense

  1. simple past and past participle of shrink
  2. shrunken

Example Sentences

Fanny shrunk back to her seat, with feelings sadly pained by his language and his smell of spirits; […]
[…]this fellow wil but ioyne you together, as they ioyne / Wainscot, then one of you wil proue a ſhrunke pannell[…]

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What does shrunk mean?

Shrunk means simple past and past participle of shrink.

What is a synonym for shrunk?

Common synonyms include contracted, shrunken.

What is the opposite of shrunk?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use shrunk in a sentence?

Fanny shrunk back to her seat, with feelings sadly pained by his language and his smell of spirits; […]

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