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📉contraction

noun
kənˈtrækʃən
contract contractor
contraction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning contraction synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example Sentences

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

Synonyms

shrinkage, reduction

Antonyms

expansion, growth

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