CEFR B1

shrinking

verb (present participle/gerund), adjective

Meaning

Becoming smaller in size, amount, or extent; or, drawing back from something due to fear or shyness.

Examples

The company's profits have been shrinking for the past two quarters, causing concern among investors.
She noticed her favorite wool scarf was shrinking after she accidentally put it in the dryer on high heat.

Synonyms: decreasing, diminishing, receding, contracting

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shrinking (B1)

verb (present participle/gerund), adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/

Definition

Becoming smaller in size, amount, or extent; or, drawing back from something due to fear or shyness.

Examples

The company's profits have been shrinking for the past two quarters, causing concern among investors.
She noticed her favorite wool scarf was shrinking after she accidentally put it in the dryer on high heat.
Despite his talent, the young artist was shrinking from the spotlight, preferring to work in anonymity.

How to Use shrinking

shrinking from (prepositional phrase): Avoiding or recoiling from something due to fear or reluctance. — "He found himself shrinking from the difficult task ahead."
shrinking fast (collocation): Decreasing rapidly in size or amount. — "Their market share is shrinking fast due to new competitors."

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