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shed

adjective noun verb

shed at an early stage of development

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
S
Ends with
D
Contains
HE
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

adjective

  1. shed at an early stage of development

    “most amphibians have caducous gills”

noun

  1. an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

verb

  1. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

    “our dog sheds every Spring”

verb

  1. to remove

    “he shed his image as a pushy boss”

verb

  1. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

    “spill the beans all over the table”

verb

  1. pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

    “shed tears”

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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

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