Meaning & use
shed
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To let something fall or drop away naturally, or to get rid of something.
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The old oak tree sheds its leaves every autumn.
After months of training, she managed to shed a noticeable amount of weight.
A note on using this word
Used both literally (animals shed fur, trees shed leaves) and figuratively (shed light on something, shed old habits).
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retainkeep
Another way to use it
2. noun
A small, simple structure used for storage or shelter.
He kept his gardening tools in a wooden shed behind the house.
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