Synonyms of shed

Noun


1. shed, outbuilding

usage: an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

Verb


1. shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop, remove, take, take away, withdraw

usage: get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"

2. spill, shed, pour forth, pour

usage: pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities; "shed tears"; "spill blood"; "God shed His grace on Thee"

3. spill, shed, disgorge, move, displace

usage: cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over; "spill the beans all over the table"

4. shed, molt, exuviate, moult, slough, shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop

usage: cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring"

Adjective


1. caducous (vs. persistent), shed, deciduous

usage: shed at an early stage of development; "most amphibians have caducous gills"; "the caducous calyx of a poppy"

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Definition and meaning of shed (Dictionary)