contracted

Definitions

Reduced in size, number, or duration by drawing together or shrinking.

Entered into a formal, legally binding agreement.

Acquired or developed an illness or disease.

Examples

The muscle contracted sharply when he touched the hot stove.

The company contracted with a local firm to handle their logistics.

In informal speech, 'do not' is often contracted to 'don't'.

Synonyms

shrunken condensed shriveled narrowed constricted compacted abbreviated

Antonyms

expanded enlarged stretched dilated extended broadened lengthened