shrinking

• اسم يدل على عملية أو نتيجة الانكماش أو التقليل في الحجم أو الكمية أو القيمة.

A noun referring to the process or result of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

غير معدود

1. Process of becoming smallerB2formal

   The process or result of becoming less in size, amount, or importance.

   تقليص

   • The shrinking of the polar ice caps is a major concern.
   • The company is experiencing a shrinking of its market share.
   • The shrinking of the forest area threatens local wildlife.

   المرادفاتcontractiondeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlinglesseningreductionshrinkage

   الأضدادenlargementexpansiongrowthincreaseswelling

2. Act of decreasingB2formal

   The act of becoming less in quantity, value, or intensity.

   التقليص

   • The shrinking of the workforce has led to increased automation.
   • The shrinking of the budget forced cuts in several programs.
   • The shrinking of the population in rural areas is a growing trend.

   المرادفاتcontractiondeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlinglesseningreductionshrinkage

   الأضدادenlargementexpansiongrowthincrease

• فعل يدل على نقصان الشيء في الحجم أو الكمية أو العدد، أو تقلصه وانكماشه.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making smaller in size or amount.

فعل شاذ

1. A2formal

   To become smaller in size or amount, often due to heat, cold, or pressure.

   يصغر

   • The sweater shrank in the wash.
   • Ice shrinks when it melts.
   • The economy shrank during the recession.

   المرادفاتcompresscondensecontractdecreasedeflatediminishdwindlenarrowreducesubside

   الأضدادexpandgrowswell

2. Move back in fearB1informal

   To move away or recoil from something frightening or unpleasant.

   التراجع خوفًا

   • She shrank back from the spider.
   • He shrank from the loud noise.
   • The child shrank behind his mother.

   المرادفاتblenchcowerdraw backflinchquailrecoilwince

   الأضدادadvanceapproachconfrontface

3. Avoid or hesitateB2formal

   To avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant.

   يتجنب

   • He shrinks from public speaking.
   • She never shrinks from a challenge.
   • They shrink from making tough decisions.

   المرادفاتbalkcringedemurflinchhesitatequailrecoilwaver

   الأضدادconfrontembracefacetackle

الصيغ المركّبةshrink from