Definitions

1. verb

past tense of shrink, to become smaller in size or amount

“The sweater had shrunk in the wash, and it no longer fit.”

2. verb

to cause to become smaller in size or amount

“The heat caused the balloon to shrink.”

3. noun

the past tense of shrink, especially in the phrase ‘shrunk from something’

“He shrunk from the responsibility of being the team leader.”

4. adjective

having become smaller in size or amount

“The shrunk fabric can no longer be used for its original purpose.”