Shrink and Shortening

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Shrink verb - To become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter.

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Shortening and shrink are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Shortening" with "Shrink", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: shrinking, shrinkage

Shortening noun - Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods.

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Shrink and shortening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shrink" instead a verb "Shortening".

Nearby Words: short, shorten, shortened, shortness

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