Vocabulary C1: to become smaller, especially when washed in water that is too hot; to make clothes, cloth, etc. smaller in this way

Question

to become smaller, especially when washed in water that is too hot; to make clothes, cloth, etc. smaller in this way

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shrink

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My sweater SHRANK in the wash.

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The market for their products is SHRINKING.

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He SHRANK back against the wall as he heard them approaching.

To become smaller, especially when washed in water that is too hot; to make clothes, cloth, etc. smaller in this way