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What Does Shrinks Mean?

Verb

  • To make something smaller.
  • To become smaller by itself.
  • To move back because you are scared or surprised.
  • To pull away from something.

Noun

  • When something gets smaller or less in size.
  • A funny way to say a doctor who helps people with their feelings.

Shrinks — Full Explanation

Shrinks means to get smaller in size. For example, if you have a balloon and you let the air out, the balloon shrinks.

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Shrinks Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
सिकुड़ना

sikudna

सिकुड़ता है

sikudta hai

छोटा होता है

chhota hota hai

kannada
ಕೀಳಾಗುವುದು (kīḷāguvudu)

kīḷāguvudu

ಕೀಳಾಗುತ್ತದೆ (kīḷāguttade)

kīḷāguttade

ಚಿಕ್ಕವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ (cikkavāguttade)

cikkavāguttade

bengali
সঙ্কুচিত (sankuchit)

sankuchit

ছোট হয় (chhoto hoy)

chhoto hoy

কমে (kome)

kome

spanish
encogerse

en-koh-her-seh

encoge

en-koh-he

pequeñito

peh-keh-nee-toh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shrinks

What does 'shrinks' mean?
The word 'shrinks' means to become smaller or to make something smaller. For example, when you wash a wool sweater in hot water, it might shrink.
How do you pronounce 'shrinks'?
You pronounce 'shrinks' like this: sh-r-i-n-k-s. It sounds like 'shrinks' with a short 'i' sound.
What is the origin of the word 'shrinks'?
The word 'shrinks' comes from the Old English word 'scrincan', which means to contract or to become smaller.
What is the meaning of 'shrinks' in Hindi?
The word 'shrinks' in Hindi is 'सिकुड़ता है' (Sikuṛtā hai).