Shed

Quick meaning: Shed is a verb meaning (transitive, UK, dialectal) To part, separate or divide.

Meaning

(transitive, UK, dialectal) To part, separate or divide.

More Meanings

1. (ambitransitive) To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, cast, let fall, be divested of.
2. (transitive, archaic) To pour; to make flow.
3. (transitive) To allow to flow or fall.
4. (transitive) To radiate, cast, give off (light).
5. To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.
6. (obsolete, transitive) To pour forth, give off, impart.
7. (obsolete, intransitive) To fall in drops; to pour.

Example Sentences

to shed something in two

to shed the sheep from the lambs

A metal comb shed her golden hair.

We are shed with each other by an enormous distance.

Word Forms

• sheds
• shedding
• shedded
• shead
• shede

Synonyms for shed

Depending on context, synonyms include banger, beater, clunker, crate, crock, flivver.

Antonyms for shed

Common opposites include persistent, lasting.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include spill, throw, cast, throw away, drop, disgorge.

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