to shed
131
3.5
- verb
- /ʃɛd/
:
deshacerse de
- Go out, shed those labels, be your whole self.
In order to read Guts publicly, you have to shed all human dignity.
- In order to read Guts publicly, you have to shed all human dignity.
- Go out, shed those labels, be your whole self.
- Marx and Engels never really shed their identity as Germans.
- How can the power of presence help me shed this crushing burden?
- Now just shed all that and move on, you know?
Examples
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No, it's been really funny watching you sort of shed your planning brain.
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Can you shed some light on the current situation?
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Mr. Tully, perhaps you could shed some light on the subject.
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A closer look at events occurring in China will perhaps shed some light on Carter's decision.
Academic text (1999) -
Several recent article-length pieces have also shed new light on Mary from different theoretical perspectives.
Academic text (2015) -
Looking at the events prior to Tomochichi's move to Yamacraw sheds some light on the subject.
Academic text (2008) -
One significant document in the Gus Coggins bankruptcy file sheds light on what was happening at the bank.
Academic text (2013) -
After the winter, many trees shed their leaves to prepare for spring.
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The dog started to shed its fur as the weather warmed up.
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Every year, he needs to shed the old clothes he no longer wears.
Synonyms
∞
1.5
To move something or someone away from a place
∞
3.0
To free someone from something harmful or unwanted
∞
1.6
To remove or throw away something you do not want
541
2.6
To drop or throw things away in a careless way
477
1.8
To get rid of something you do not want, for example by putting it in the bin
202
1.8
To put something in the trash because you do not want it
149
3.4
Get rid of something by throwing it away, selling it, or giving it to someone
136
3.2
To remove something unwanted from a place
130
2.7
To throw something away because you no longer want or need it
49
6.3
To remove unwanted substances, things, or people by cleaning
41
3.6
Make something unwanted go away, like an illness, a feeling, or a person following you
39
2.7
To throw away things you do not want
38
4.0
To take off or throw away something
37
3.8
To remove unwanted people or things from a group
34
1.0
To throw away something you no longer want
30
3.7
To throw away something that is no longer useful
29
7.8
Throw things from a ship or plane to make it lighter
27
4.0
Remove an outside layer or covering from something to show what is under it
13
3.0
To throw away things that are no longer useful
5
2.0
To throw something away because you no longer want or need it
4
4.1
To throw away things you no longer want
3
4.8
To get rid of something you do not want or need
1
3.7
To throw away things you do not want
1
7.5
To get rid of something unwanted, for example a bad habit or a weak branch
1
3.8
To quickly remove something you have or that bothers you
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Etymology
The verb shed meaning to get rid of something comes from the idea of 'casting off' or letting parts 'fall away', so a helpful image is someone removing a heavy coat to feel lighter, and that's why to shed a fear or a job is to drop it and move on.