Shed

Pronunciation: /ʃɛd/

Definitions of shed

noun a small building used for storage or shelter

Example Sentences

A1 I have a small shed in my backyard.

A2 The shed is where we keep our gardening tools.

B1 The shed needs a new coat of paint.

B2 We converted the shed into a guest room.

C1 The shed was filled with old furniture and boxes.

C2 The shed was built by hand using reclaimed materials.

verb to pour forth, give off, or release

Example Sentences

A1 The cat shed its fur all over the couch.

A2 I shed a tear when I heard the sad news.

B1 She shed her old habits and started living a healthier lifestyle.

B2 The company shed some of its employees to cut costs.

C1 The snake will shed its skin as it grows larger.

C2 He shed his inhibitions and finally asked her out on a date.

Examples of shed in a Sentence

formal The company decided to build a new storage shed to accommodate the increasing inventory.

informal I need to clean out the shed in the backyard, it's getting too cluttered.

slang Let's hang out in the shed after school, it's our secret hangout spot.

figurative She shed her old habits and embraced a healthier lifestyle.

Grammatical Forms of shed

• past tense: shed
• plural: sheds
• comparative: more shed
• superlative: most shed
• present tense: shed
• future tense: will shed
• perfect tense: have shed
• continuous tense: is shedding
• singular: shed
• positive degree: shed
• infinitive: to shed
• gerund: shedding
• participle: shed

Origin and Evolution of shed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shed' originated from the Old English word 'scedd', which means a separation or divide.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'shed' evolved to refer to a small structure for storage or shelter, and later expanded to include larger structures used for various purposes such as housing livestock or storing equipment.