shed

Adjective

• shed at an early stage of development
  • most amphibians have caducous gills
    
  • the caducous calyx of a poppy
    

Noun

• an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

Verb

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
  • our dog sheds every Spring
    

• cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
  • spill the beans all over the table
    

• pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
  • shed tears
    
  • spill blood
    
  • God shed His grace on Thee
    

• get rid of
  • he shed his image as a pushy boss
    
  • shed your clothes
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  caducous , molt , exuviate , moult , slough , spill , disgorge , pour forth , cast , cast off , shake off , throw , throw off , throw away , drop
• Antonyms: 
  persistent , lasting