Shed: meaning, definitions and examples

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shed

 

[ สƒษ›d ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

storage

A small building used for storage or shelter, typically for garden tools or firewood.

Synonyms

hut, shack, storage building

Examples of usage

  • The garden shed was filled with gardening equipment.
  • He stored the extra firewood in the shed.
  • We need to clean out the shed before winter.
Context #2 | Verb

discard

To get rid of something you no longer want or need.

Synonyms

discard, dispose of, get rid of

Examples of usage

  • It's time to shed some old clothes and make room for new ones.
  • He decided to shed his bad habits and start fresh.
  • The company needs to shed some of its non-profitable branches.

Translations

Translations of the word "shed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abrigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schuppen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gudang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szopa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๅฑ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abri

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cobertizo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baraka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฝ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฃูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kลฏlna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรดlลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃšๅฑ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lopa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anbar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cobertizo

Etymology

The word 'shed' originated in Middle English as 'sched,' meaning 'separation' or 'division.' It evolved over time to refer to a shelter or storage building, reflecting its current usage. The verb form of 'shed' developed from the idea of 'casting off' or 'getting rid of,' which is still its primary meaning today.

See also: shedding.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,596, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.