Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shed
verb
/ʃɛd/
Definition
To allow something to fall off or to put something down.
Examples
- The tree sheds its leaves in the autumn.
- She shed a few tears during the emotional movie.
- He plans to shed his old ways and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Meaning
To shed can refer to the act of losing or discarding something, such as leaves from a tree or tears from a person. It can also mean to separate oneself from something, like old habits.
Synonyms
- Drop
- Discard
- Cast off
- Lose
- Remove
