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SHED

(adj., noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Shed.

How to pronounce shed:

US

Shed - as an adjective

Shed at an early stage of development

Example: "Most amphibians have caducous gills"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caducous

Shed - as a noun

An outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
outbuilding
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shed - as a verb

To remove

Example: "He shed his image as a pushy boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castdropshake offthrowthrow awaythrow off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
removetakewithdraw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

Example: "Shed tears"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pour forthspill

Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

Example: "Spill the beans all over the table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgorgespill
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

Example: "Our dog sheds every spring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exuviatemoltmoultslough
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
castdropshake offshedthrowthrow awaythrow off
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I need to clean out the shed before we can use it to store our gardening tools."
"The dog found a comfortable spot to rest in the shed."
"The old shed in the backyard is falling apart."
"They built a small shed to house their bicycles."
"The farmer stored his farming equipment in the shed."
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Word Game Points

Is SHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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