Definitions and Examples of deflate, shrink
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To release air or gas from a container or object, causing it to decrease in size or volume.
Example
He had to deflate the balloon after the party was over.
To become smaller in size or volume; to contract.
Example
The sweater shrank in the wash and no longer fit him.
Key Differences: deflate vs shrink
- 1Deflate is used when air or gas is released from a container or object, causing it to decrease in size or volume.
- 2Shrink is used when something becomes smaller in size or volume, often due to external factors such as heat or water.
Effective Usage of deflate, shrink
- 1Science: Use these antonyms in scientific contexts when discussing the properties of gases and liquids.
- 2Everyday Life: Use these antonyms when talking about inflating or deflating objects like balloons, tires, or balls.
- 3Business: Use these antonyms when discussing financial terms like inflation and deflation.
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Remember this!
The antonyms deflate and shrink convey the opposite meaning of tympanize, which means to expand or swell. Use deflate when releasing air or gas from a container, and use shrink when something becomes smaller in size or volume due to external factors. These antonyms can be used in scientific contexts, everyday life, and business discussions.
