contraction Definition
- 1the process of becoming smaller or shorter
- 2a word made by putting two or more words together and leaving out some of the letters or sounds
Using contraction: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contraction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The contraction of the metal caused it to break.
Example
Can't, won't, and shouldn't are all contractions.
Example
I'm going to the store. -> I'm goin' to the store. (contraction of 'going to')
contraction Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for contraction
Phrases with contraction
a pain that feels like a contraction but is not caused by labor
Example
She experienced a false contraction and went to the hospital, but was sent home.
a tightening of the uterine muscles during pregnancy, especially during labor
Example
The doctor monitored her uterine contractions to determine when she should start pushing.
the act of borrowing money and agreeing to repay it with interest
Example
The company's contraction of debt led to financial difficulties.
Summary: contraction in Brief
A 'contraction' [kənˈtrækʃən] can refer to the process of becoming smaller or shorter, as in 'The contraction of the metal caused it to break.' It can also refer to a shortened version of a word created by combining two or more words and leaving out some of the letters or sounds, such as 'can't' for 'cannot.'
