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shrink; diminish

Verb

  1. 1

    shrink; diminish

    For an object's length, area, volume, etc. to become smaller than the original.

    Korean definition: 물체의 길이나 넓이, 부피 등이 원래보다 작아지다.

    • I put the sweater in the washing machine and it shrank drastically.

    • With all sorts of supplies brought into the office, it feels as if the office has shrunk.

  2. 2

    decrease

    For an amount or quantity to become smaller than the original.

    Korean definition: 수나 양이 원래보다 적어지다.

    • His income decreased after he changed jobs.

    • This year, grain production decreased sharply due to drought.

  3. 3

    diminish

    For one's force or power to become smaller than it used to be.

    Korean definition: 힘이나 세력 등이 원래보다 못하게 되다.

    • Having been in the hospital for months after an accident, his strength had greatly diminished.

    • Seeing her father, whose energy had noticeably declined lately, Jisu felt a pang in her heart.

  4. 4

    diminish; decrease

    For a skill, ability, capability, etc., to become worse than it used to be.

    Korean definition: 재주나 능력, 실력 등이 원래보다 못하게 되다.

    • As I get older, my memory is noticeably declining.

    • I haven't driven for a while, so my driving skills have declined considerably.