shed

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. shed at an early stage of development

Similar word(s): deciduous, caducous

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?