How Do You Spell SHRUNK?

Pronunciation: [ʃɹˈʌŋk] (IPA)

The word "shrunk" is an irregular verb form of "shrink," which means to become smaller or smaller in size. Its spelling is irregular because, in the past tense, the letters "i" and "u" are switched, unlike most other verbs. The IPA phonetic transcription of "shrunk" is /ʃrʌŋk/. The "sh" sound is represented by /ʃ/, while the vowel sound is /ʌ/ and the final sound is /ŋk/. Proper spelling is important in both written and spoken communication, so it's essential to master irregular verbs like "shrunk."

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SHRUNK Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "shrunk" is the past participle form of the verb "shrink." It is commonly used to describe the action of becoming smaller in size, typically due to contraction or reducing dimensions. Shrinkage can occur due to various factors, such as heat, pressure, or moisture.

    In its literal sense, "shrunk" refers to the reduction in size or dimensions of an object, material, garment, or substance. This reduction often happens as a result of exposure to high temperature, causing the item to contract and become smaller in physical appearance.

    Figuratively, the term "shrunk" can also be used to express a decrease or decline in various aspects. For example, it can describe a decrease in value, quantity, significance, or influence. This could refer to the shrinking of an economy, a reduced market share for a company, or a declining population in a particular area.

    Furthermore, "shrunk" can also be applied to describe the psychological or emotional state of an individual who has become diminished or contracted in terms of their confidence, self-esteem, or assertiveness. In this context, someone who has experienced a traumatic event may be said to have "shrunk" due to the impact on their overall personality.

    Overall, the term "shrunk" encompasses the idea of becoming smaller, whether it is in a physical, quantitative, qualitative, or metaphorical sense.

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

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Etymology of SHRUNK

The word "shrunk" derives from the Old English verb "scrincan", which means "to contract" or "to draw back". It is related to the Dutch word "schrinken" and the German word "schrumpfen". The term has remained relatively unchanged in its basic meaning and usage throughout its history.

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Conjugate verb Shrunk

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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

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

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

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