shed

[ʃɛd]

shed Definition

• 1. a simple roofed structure used for garden storage, hobbies, or as a workshop
• 2. to get rid of something you do not need or want anymore
• 3. to lose a covering, such as leaves, hair, or skin, naturally

Using shed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He built a shed in his backyard to store his tools.

• Example

  I need to shed some weight before the summer.

• Example

  The trees shed their leaves in the fall.

• Example

  She shed her coat and hat as soon as she got inside.

shed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shed

• discard
• dispose
• junk
• molt
• slough

Antonyms for shed

• acquire
• gather
• hoard

Idioms Using shed

• to shed crocodile tears

  to show false sympathy or sadness

  Example

  The politician shed crocodile tears over the loss of jobs, but did nothing to help the workers.

• to shed (some) light on something

  to provide an explanation or clarification about something

  Example

  Can you shed some light on why the project was delayed?

• to shed one's skin

  to change or transform oneself, often in a positive way

  Example

  After going through a difficult time, she felt like she had shed her old skin and become a new person.

Phrases with shed

• shed blood

  to kill or be killed violently

  Example

  Many soldiers shed their blood on the battlefield.

• shed light on

  to clarify or explain something

  Example

  The new evidence shed light on the mystery surrounding the crime.

• shed tears

  to cry

  Example

  She shed tears of joy when she found out she got the job.

Origins of shed

from Old English 'scead', meaning 'separation' or 'division'

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Summary: shed in Brief

The term 'shed' [ʃɛd] can refer to a simple roofed structure used for storage or as a workshop, or to the act of getting rid of something or losing a covering naturally. Examples include 'He built a shed in his backyard to store his tools.' and 'The trees shed their leaves in the fall.' Phrases like 'shed blood' and idioms like 'to shed crocodile tears' extend the meaning to violent death and false sympathy, respectively.