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Verb
- 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
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
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
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.