become small
Frequency: 7.522.4 per million words
To change from a larger size to a smaller size.
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Examples (10)
- As the sun set, the mountains began to become small in the distance.
- The once-large empire eventually became small and fragmented.
- With age, his handwriting started to become small and difficult to read.
- The fabric will shrink and become small if washed in hot water.
- She hopes her business will not become too small to be profitable.
- The town became small and insignificant after the main industry closed down.
- The spaceship appeared to become small as it ascended into the atmosphere.
- After the renovations, the room felt like it had become small.
- He feared his contributions would become small and unnoticeable.
- The planet's population began to become small due to a mysterious plague.