contractions (Meaning)
contractions
the action or process of contracting, one of usually a series of rhythmic tightening actions of the uterine muscles (as during menstruation or labor), the state of being contracted, a form produced by such shortening, the act of acquiring or incurring (something, such as a debt) or catching (something, such as an infection), the action of a functioning muscle or muscle fiber in which force is generated accompanied especially by shortening and thickening of the muscle or muscle fiber or sometimes by its lengthening, a form (as don't or they've) produced by such shortening, the shortening and thickening of a functioning muscle or muscle fiber, a shortening of a word, syllable, or word group by omission of a sound or letter, a reduction in business activity or growth, the shortening and thickening of a working muscle or muscle fiber, a shortening of a word, syllable, or word group by leaving out a sound or letter, the act or process of contracting
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contractions Sentence Examples
- It's already 10 o'clock, so it's time to go to bed.
- The dog's barking so loudly that I can't concentrate.
- They're going to the movies tonight with their friends.
- He's not very good at math, so he's struggling with the test.
- She's been working all day, so she's really tired.
- I'm not sure if I can make it to the meeting tomorrow.
- We're going on a road trip next weekend.
- You're such a great friend.
- The weather's so nice today.
- I'd love to hear all about your trip.
FAQs About the word contractions
the action or process of contracting, one of usually a series of rhythmic tightening actions of the uterine muscles (as during menstruation or labor), the state
contracting, constriction, squeezing, squeeze, condensing,compression, condensation,consolidation, concentration, compaction
expansion, dispersion, inflation, dissipation,decompression, scattering, dilation, distension, distention,swelling
It's already 10 o'clock, so it's time to go to bed.
The dog's barking so loudly that I can't concentrate.
They're going to the movies tonight with their friends.
He's not very good at math, so he's struggling with the test.
