How Do You Spell SHRINK?

Pronunciation: [ʃɹˈɪŋk] (IPA)

The word shrink is written as /ʃrɪŋk/ in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). This spelling represents the sounds of the word as closely as possible. The "shr" at the beginning is pronounced with a "sh" sound, followed by a short "i" sound ("ih"). The "nk" at the end is pronounced together as "ngk". The word "shrink" means to become smaller or to make something smaller. It is commonly used in psychology to refer to mental health professionals who provide therapy to clients.

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SHRINK Meaning and Definition

  1. Shrink, as a verb, refers to the act or process of becoming smaller in size or quantity. It involves a reduction or contraction in size, volume, or extent. Shrink can also be used to describe the action of diminishing or decreasing, either physically or metaphorically.

    In a medical context, "shrink" can refer to a mental health professional, specifically a psychiatrist or psychologist, who provides therapy or treatment for mental health issues. The term is often used informally to refer to these professionals.

    As a noun, "shrink" can have multiple meanings. It can be used to describe a reduction in size or extent, as well as a person who experiences a decrease in physical size, often due to weight loss or illness. Furthermore, "shrink" can be a slang term for a psychiatrist or psychologist.

    The term "shrink" may also be used colloquially in certain situations. For example, when referring to the process of reducing or contracting wraparound plastic packaging commonly found around products. It can also describe the action of withdrawing or pulling back from a commitment or promise. Overall, "shrink" is a versatile word that encompasses various concepts of reduction or decrease, whether in physical size, quantity, or psychological perspectives.

  2. • To draw or be drawn into less size or bulk; to shrivel; to cause to contract; to contract spontaneously; to decline action; to recoil, as from fear or disgust.
    • Contraction; withdrawing from fear or disgust.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SHRINK

The word "shrink" has its roots in Old English. It is derived from the verb "scryncan", meaning "to become smaller" or "to contract". This Old English word is related to the Proto-Germanic word "skrinkwanan" and the Old Norse word "skrekja", both having similar meanings of shrinking or squeezing. Over time, the word "shrink" evolved in Middle English as a regular, strong verb, with its past tense and past participle forms being "shrank" and "shrunk". In the 17th century, "shrink" also gained the meaning of "psychologically retreat or withdraw", which is now commonly associated with the term "shrink" used to refer to a psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

Idioms with the word SHRINK

  • shrink back The idiom "shrink back" means to recoil or retreat, typically due to fear, uncertainty, or hesitation. It refers to the act of withdrawing or pulling away from a certain situation or confrontation.

Similar spelling words for SHRINK

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  • Charring,
  • SHRNG,
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  • asset-sharing,
  • responsibility-sharing,
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  • shearing-time,
  • off-shoring,
  • work-sharing,
  • video-sharing,
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  • car-sharing,
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  • shrink-wrap,
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  • shrunk(en),
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  • SherRang,
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  • charnock,
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  • water-sharing,
  • showring,
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  • shrink-wrapping,
  • shrinking,
  • burden-sharing,
  • Chairing,
  • schrank.

Plural form of SHRINK is SHRINKS

Conjugate verb Shrink

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shrunk
you would have shrunk
he/she/it would have shrunk
we would have shrunk
they would have shrunk
I would have shrink
you would have shrink
he/she/it would have shrink
we would have shrink
they would have shrink

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been shrinking
you would have been shrinking
he/she/it would have been shrinking
we would have been shrinking
they would have been shrinking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would shrink
you would shrink
he/she/it would shrink
we would shrink
they would shrink

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be shrinking
you would be shrinking
he/she/it would be shrinking
we would be shrinking
they would be shrinking

FUTURE

I will shrink
you will shrink
he/she/it will shrink
we will shrink
they will shrink

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shrinking
you will be shrinking
he/she/it will be shrinking
we will be shrinking
they will be shrinking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shrunk
you will have shrunk
he/she/it will have shrunk
we will have shrunk
they will have shrunk

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shrinking
you will have been shrinking
he/she/it will have been shrinking
we will have been shrinking
they will have been shrinking

IMPERATIVE

you shrink
we let´s shrink

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shrink

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shrinking
you were shrinking
he/she/it was shrinking
we were shrinking
they were shrinking

PAST PARTICIPLE

shrunk

PAST PERFECT

I had shrunk
you had shrunk
he/she/it had shrunk
we had shrunk
they had shrunk

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shrinking
you had been shrinking
he/she/it had been shrinking
we had been shrinking
they had been shrinking

PRESENT

I shrink
you shrink
he/she/it shrinks
we shrink
they shrink

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shrinking
you are shrinking
he/she/it is shrinking
we are shrinking
they are shrinking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shrinking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shrunk
you have shrunk
he/she/it has shrunk
we have shrunk
they have shrunk

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shrinking
you have been shrinking
he/she/it has been shrinking
we have been shrinking
they have been shrinking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it shrink

SIMPLE PAST

I shrank
you shrank
he/she/it shrank
we shrank
they shrank

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