A shed is a small simple building. People use it to keep tools, bikes, or other things. You often find sheds in gardens or backyards.
I keep my tools in the garden shed.
The shed is full of old boxes.
To shed means to drop or lose something naturally. For example, trees lose leaves, and animals lose hair. It happens without adding something else.
The tree sheds its leaves in autumn.
Dogs shed hair all year round.
To shed something means to let it go or lose it on purpose. This can be things like old clothes, feelings, or weight. It means you no longer have that thing.
She shed her old clothes for new ones.
He shed his fears and felt free.
To shed means to send out or give off something like light, heat, or tears. It can be natural or emotional. For example, a lamp gives light and a person produces tears.
The lamp sheds bright light in the room.
She shed tears after the sad news.
Shed can mean to let something flow away naturally, like water or dirt moving off a surface. For example, a coat can make water flow down and not stay inside.
The coat sheds water in the rain.
The dog’s fur sheds dirt easily.
A shed is also a small building where animals live. Farmers use sheds for cows, chickens, or other animals to keep them safe and dry.
The cows rest in the shed at night.
The chicken shed is near the farm house.
To shed means to lose an outer layer like skin or shell. Animals like snakes or insects do this naturally to grow or renew themselves.
The snake sheds its skin every year.
Some insects shed their shells as they grow.
