Definitions
- Referring to a reduction in size, quantity, or intensity. - Talking about a decline or decrease in value, price, or quality. - Describing a gradual or steady decrease over time.
- Referring to a reduction in size or volume, often due to heat or pressure. - Talking about a decrease in numbers or personnel, such as a company or workforce. - Describing a sudden or rapid decrease in size or quantity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a decrease or reduction in something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a decline in value or quality.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Decrease can be caused by various factors, while shrink is often associated with heat or pressure.
- 2Speed: Shrink implies a more sudden or rapid decrease than decrease.
- 3Size: Shrink specifically refers to a decrease in size or volume, while decrease can refer to a decrease in any quantity or intensity.
- 4Usage: Decrease is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts than shrink.
- 5Connotation: Shrink can have negative connotations, such as a decrease in workforce or company size, while decrease is more neutral.
Remember this!
Decrease and shrink are synonyms that both refer to a decrease or reduction in something. However, shrink implies a more sudden and specific decrease in size or volume, often due to heat or pressure, while decrease is more versatile and can refer to a decrease in any quantity or intensity. Additionally, shrink can have negative connotations related to a decrease in workforce or company size.
