English dictionary
shed
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- shed at an early stage of development
noun
- an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
verb
- cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
verb
- to remove
verb
- cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
verb
- pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
Example sentences
most amphibians have caducous gills
the caducous calyx of a poppy
our dog sheds every Spring
he shed his image as a pushy boss
shed your clothes
spill the beans all over the table
shed tears
spill blood
God shed His grace on Thee