shed — a small simple building, typically made of wood or metal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small simple building, typically made of wood or metal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃed/
Korean meaning: 창고, 헛간, 간이건물
Korean pronunciation: 셰드
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the shed is his personal luxury hotel.
- I need to shed some weight before summer.
- The detective hoped the witness would shed light on the mystery.
shed
NOUN//ʃed//
a small simple building, typically made of wood or metal
Small storage building in backyard
SHE built this D-shed - a simple storage building!
By the old shed, he wears red and scratches his head!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'scead' meaning shadow or shed, possibly related to Proto-Germanic 'skadwaz'. The word evolved to mean a small structure that provides shelter or shade.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks the shed is his personal luxury hotel.”
“I need to shed some weight before summer.”
“The detective hoped the witness would shed light on the mystery.”
“My dog sheds so much hair, I could knit a sweater from it!”
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