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/ʃɛd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A simple roofed structure used for storage or shelter.
He stored all his gardening tools in the shed.
A building, typically a small structure, for housing animals or storage.
The old shed in the backyard is falling apart.
verb
To lose or discard something.
The tree sheds its leaves in the fall.
To allow something to fall off or out.
The snake sheds its skin as it grows.
To emit or give off.
The lamp shed a warm glow in the dark room.
Etymology
Middle English 'sheden', from Old English 'scedan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shed light on:
To clarify or explain.
shed tears:
To cry or weep.
shed one's skin:
To undergo change or transformation.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To get rid of something, especially in a dramatic or swift manner.
He shed his old life when he moved to the city.
To leave quickly.
They shed from the party after the argument.