Irregular Verb Shrink: shrink - shrank - shrunk
The irregular verb shrink does not form its past tense by adding -ed.
| Base form | Simple past | Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| shrink | shrank | shrunk |
How to Use It
- Present: I shrink.
- Past: Yesterday I shrank.
- Present perfect: I have shrunk.
Remember
Use the past participle (shrunk) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: shrink - shrank - shrunk.
See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.