Synonyms for

Sheds

Verb / ʃedz / Another word for sheds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sheds is the third person present tense of the verb 'shed', which means to let fall or drop.

Synonyms & similar words

castoff shed spill molt throw pourforth drop exuviate slough throwoff shakeoff moult cast disgorge throwaway drops releases loses discards excretes emits discharges radiates emits exudes oozes leaks bleeds weeps perspires secretes voids

Synonyms by register

Formal

dispenses divests relinquishes

Informal

drops lets go of gets rid of

Literary

casts off discards

Antonyms

keep retain hold maintain possess hoard

Common collocations

  • shed tears
  • shed light
  • shed skin
  • shed weight
  • shed blood
  • shed doubt
  • shed leaves

Word family

noun shed
verb shed

Usage note

The verb 'shed' often implies a natural or involuntary release, such as skin or tears. It can also mean to get rid of something.

Example sentences

  1. She sheds tears when she's sad.
  2. The snake sheds its skin as it grows.
  3. He sheds his coat when he comes inside.
  4. The cat sheds fur all over the couch.
  5. The factory sheds waste into the river.

Quotes

  • We are not shedding tears of sadness or despair, we are tearing up because we are overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation for what each and every one of you has done for us. - Kate Middleton
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama

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