The difference between Get rid of and Shed
When used as verbs, get rid of means to dispose (of), whereas shed means to part, separate or divide.
Shed is also noun with the meaning: an area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
check bellow for the other definitions of Get rid of and Shed
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Get rid of as a verb (transitive, idiom):
to dispose (of); to remove; to abolish; to lose
Examples:
"I want to get rid of your influence over my life!"
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Shed as a verb (transitive, obsolete, UK, dialectal):
To part, separate or divide.
Examples:
"To shed something in two."
"To shed the sheep from the lambs."
"A metal comb shed her golden hair."
"We are shed with each other by an enormous distance."
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Shed as a verb (ambitransitive):
To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
Examples:
"You must shed your fear of the unknown before you can proceed."
"When we found the snake, it was in the process of shedding its skin."
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Shed as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To pour; to make flow.
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Shed as a verb (transitive):
To allow to flow or fall.
Examples:
"I didn't shed many tears when he left me."
"A tarpaulin sheds water."
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Shed as a verb (transitive):
To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.
Examples:
"Can you shed any light on this problem?"
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Shed as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To pour forth, give off, impart.
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Shed as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):
To fall in drops; to pour.
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Shed as a verb:
To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.
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Shed as a verb (weaving):
To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.
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Shed as a noun (weaving):
An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
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Shed as a noun (obsolete):
A distinction or dividing-line.
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Shed as a noun (obsolete):
A parting in the hair.
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Shed as a noun (obsolete):
The top of the head.
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Shed as a noun (obsolete):
An area of land as distinguished from those around it.
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Shed as a noun:
A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.
Examples:
"a wagon shed; a wood shed; a garden shed"
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Shed as a noun:
A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.
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Shed as a noun (British, derogatory, informal):
An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.
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Shed as a noun (British, rail transportation):
A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.