Shrink and Swell

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

Usage example: the sweater will shrink a little when washed

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Swell is an antonym for shrink in decrease topic.

Nearby Words: shrinking, shrinkage

Swell verb - To extend outward beyond a usual point.

Usage example: at that point the Congo River swells and forms Malebo Pool

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Shrink is an antonym for swell in become larger topic.

Nearby Word: swelling

shrink head

swell head

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