Definitions and Examples of narrow, contract, shrink
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a small width; not wide.
Example
The road became narrow as we approached the mountains.
To become smaller or narrower in size or scope.
Example
The company had to contract its operations due to financial losses.
To become smaller in size or amount.
Example
The fabric shrank after being washed in hot water.
Key Differences: narrow vs contract vs shrink
- 1Narrow refers to something that has a small width or is not wide.
- 2Contract implies a reduction in size or scope, often due to financial or other constraints.
- 3Shrink describes a decrease in size or amount, often due to external factors such as heat or pressure.
Effective Usage of narrow, contract, shrink
- 1Spatial Relationships: Use widen and narrow to describe the size of physical objects or spaces.
- 2Business and Economics: Use widen and contract to describe the growth or decline of companies, markets, or economies.
- 3Science and Technology: Use shrink to describe the reduction in size or amount of materials or substances due to external factors.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of widen have distinct meanings: narrow refers to a small width, contract implies a reduction in size or scope, and shrink describes a decrease in size or amount. Use these words to describe spatial relationships, business and economic trends, and scientific phenomena.
