Shed (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over; "spill the beans all over the table".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The water tank was damaged in the accident and began to shed its contents all over the highway.
- The old tap started to shed water everywhere as soon as you turned the handle.
- Be careful with the coffee pot or you'll shed the remainder of the liquid all over the counter.
- When she opened the bottle, it started to shed its contents immediately because the cap wasn't tightened properly.
- The oil tank truck's container started to shed its contents all over the road when the driver lost control.
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Meaning 2
Get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She shed her old identity and started a new life in the city.
- He shed his fear of heights by facing it in a controlled environment.
- After years of working out, he finally shed his excess weight and looked toned.
- The company shed its unprofitable divisions to focus on its core business.
- She shed her formal attire and put on comfortable clothes for the evening.
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Tears began to shed from her eyes as she said goodbye to her loved ones.
- The flowers shed their petals as they began to wither and die.
- The tree shed its leaves as the seasons changed from summer to autumn.
- Her eyes shed a silent tear, but her smile gave away no emotion.
- The city shed its old identity, and a new image began to take shape.
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Meaning 4
Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Our cat sheds a lot in the summer, so we need to brush her regularly.
- Shedding feathers is a necessary process for birds to grow new plumage.
- Some snakes shed their skin in large pieces, while others do it in smaller fragments.
- The antlers of deer shed and regrow naturally each year.
- Dogs tend to shed more when they go through seasonal changes.