Difference between Shrunk and Contracted

What is the difference between Shrunk and Contracted?

Shrunk as a verb is to cause to become smaller. while Contracted as a verb is to draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cause to become smaller.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Arranged by contract; established by agreement.Made smaller by contraction.Incurred; acquired.

We hope you now know whether to use Shrunk or Contracted in your sentence.