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Meaning of They're pretty shrunk

They are smaller than they used to be.

In simple words: They are much smaller than before.

They're pretty shrunk in a sentence

  • After washing, they're pretty shrunk.
  • These shirts are they're pretty shrunk for me now.
  • The balloons are they're pretty shrunk after the party.

How to use They're pretty shrunk

Use 'shrunk' for objects that have physically reduced in size. Avoid in formal contexts where 'reduced' might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

be + adjective

Memory hint

Picture clothes in a dryer that have shrunk down to a tiny size.

Related words

Collocations with They're pretty shrunk

  • be pretty shrunk
  • get pretty shrunk
  • look pretty shrunk

Synonyms for They're pretty shrunk

  • smaller
  • compressed
  • diminished
  • reduced

Opposites of They're pretty shrunk

  • expanded
  • enlarged

Common mistakes with They're pretty shrunk

  • 'Shrinked' is incorrect past tense; correct form is 'shrunk'.
  • Confusing with 'shrunk' used as an adjective and 'to shrink' as a verb.

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Frequently asked questions about They're pretty shrunk

What does They're pretty shrunk mean?

They are much smaller than before.

What is the definition of They're pretty shrunk?

They are smaller than they used to be.

How do you use They're pretty shrunk in a sentence?

After washing, they're pretty shrunk.

Can you give another example of They're pretty shrunk?

These shirts are they're pretty shrunk for me now.

What are synonyms for They're pretty shrunk?

Common alternatives include smaller, compressed, diminished, reduced.

What is the opposite of They're pretty shrunk?

Opposite meanings include expanded, enlarged.

What words go with They're pretty shrunk?

It commonly pairs with be pretty shrunk, get pretty shrunk, look pretty shrunk.

What are common mistakes when using They're pretty shrunk?

'Shrinked' is incorrect past tense; correct form is 'shrunk'. Confusing with 'shrunk' used as an adjective and 'to shrink' as a verb.

How do you pronounce They're pretty shrunk?

US: //ðɛr ˈprɪti ʃrʌŋk//, UK: //ðeə prɪti ʃrʌŋk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use They're pretty shrunk?

Use 'shrunk' for objects that have physically reduced in size. Avoid in formal contexts where 'reduced' might be preferred.