shed
noun
1. an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
Definition categories: man–made, outbuilding
Sentences with shed as a noun:
- a wagon shed; a wood shed; a garden shed
verb
1. get rid of
- he shed his image as a pushy boss
- shed your clothes
Similar word(s): cast, drop, throw
Definition categories: contact, remove, take, withdraw
2. pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
- shed tears
- God shed His grace on Thee
Similar word(s): spill
Definition categories: contact, pour
3. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
Similar word(s): disgorge, spill
Definition categories: contact, displace, move
4. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
- our dog sheds every Spring
Similar word(s): exuviate, molt, moult, slough
Definition categories: body, cast, drop, shed, throw
Sentences with shed as a verb:
- You must shed your fear of the unknown before you can proceed.
- When we found the snake, it was in the process of shedding its skin.
- I didn't shed many tears when he left me.
- A tarpaulin sheds water.
- Can you shed any light on this problem?