adj
Uncommon
shrunk
SHRUHNGK
Shrunk (adj) means Reduced in size; shrunken. Example: “His favorite shirt came out of the dryer completely shrunk.”
adj
1
Reduced in size; shrunken.
"His favorite shirt came out of the dryer completely shrunk."
How to use shrunk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade smaller, especially after washing or drying.
Common mistake
"Shrunk" is the past participle used after "have" (has shrunk); "shrank" is the simple past tense (it shrank), though "shrunk" is common informally in both roles.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more shrunk
- Superlative
- most shrunk
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Rhymes for shrunk
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What does “shrunk” mean?
The word “shrunk” means reduced in size; shrunken. In plain terms, made smaller, especially after washing or drying.
How do you pronounce “shrunk”?
“Shrunk” is pronounced SHRUHNGK (/ˈʃɹʌŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “shrunk” in a sentence?
Here is “shrunk” used in a sentence: “His favorite shirt came out of the dryer completely shrunk.”
What part of speech is “shrunk”?
“Shrunk” is an adjective.
Is “shrunk” a common word?
“Shrunk” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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