Lose vs. Shed — What's the Difference?

Fail to win a game or contest.

Get rid of something that is no longer wanted.

Misplace or be unable to find something.

Allow light to fall and spread within a space.

Diminish in health or ability.

A shed is typically a simple, single-story roofed structure in a back garden or on an allotment that is used for storage, hobbies, or as a workshop. Sheds vary considerably in their size and complexity of construction, from simple open-sided ones designed to cover bicycles or garden items to large wood-framed structures with shingled roofs, windows, and electrical outlets.

Be deprived of or cease to have or retain (something)

A simple roofed structure used for garden storage, to shelter animals, or as a workshop

Become unable to find (something or someone)

Park (a vehicle) in a depot

Fail to win (a game or contest)

(of a tree or other plant) allow (leaves or fruit) to fall to the ground

Earn less (money) than one is spending or has spent

Discard (something undesirable, superfluous, or outdated)

Waste or fail to take advantage of (time or an opportunity)

Cast or give off (light)

To be unsuccessful in retaining possession of; mislay

Accidentally allow (something) to fall off or spill

To be deprived of (something one has had)

Eliminate part of (an electrical power load) by disconnecting circuits.

To be left alone or desolate because of the death of

To have (a growth or covering) be disconnected or fall off by a natural process

To be unable to keep alive

To rid oneself of (something not wanted or needed)

To be unable to keep control or allegiance of

To take off (an article of clothing).

To fail to win; fail in

To produce and release (a tear or tears).

To fail to use or take advantage of

(Archaic) To pour forth.

To fail to hear, see, or understand

To repel without allowing penetration

To let (oneself) become unable to find the way.

To diffuse or radiate; send forth or impart

To remove (oneself), as from everyday reality into a fantasy world.

To lose a natural growth or covering by natural process

To rid oneself of

An elevation in the earth's surface from which water flows in two directions; a watershed.

To consume aimlessly; waste

Something, such as an exoskeleton or outer skin, that has been shed or sloughed.

To wander from or become ignorant of

The space made by raising certain warp threads on a loom and lowering others, allowing the woof to be passed between them.

To elude or outdistance

A small structure, either freestanding or attached to a larger structure, serving for storage or shelter.

To be outdistanced by

A large low structure often open on all sides.

To become slow by (a specified amount of time). Used of a timepiece.

To part, separate or divide.

To cause or result in the loss of

(ambitransitive) To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.

To cause to be destroyed. Usually used in the passive

To pour; to make flow.

To cause to be damned.

(transitive) To allow to flow or fall.

To suffer loss

(transitive) To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.

To be defeated

To pour forth, give off, impart.

To operate or run slow. Used of a timepiece.

To fall in drops; to pour.

(transitive) To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.

To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.

(transitive) To have (an organ) removed from one's body, especially by accident.

(weaving) To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.

(transitive) To shed (weight).

To place or allocate a vehicle, such as a locomotive, in or to a depot or shed.

(transitive) To experience the death of (someone to whom one has an attachment, such as a relative or friend).

To woodshed

(transitive) To give or owe (money) after losing a bet.

(weaving) An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.

To be deprived of access to something.

(obsolete) A distinction or dividing-line.

To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.

(obsolete) A parting in the hair.

(transitive) To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).

(obsolete) The top of the head.

(transitive) To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.

(obsolete) An area of land as distinguished from those around it.

(transitive) To cause (somebody) to be unable to follow or trace one any longer.

(physics) A unit of area equivalent to 10⁻⁵² square meters; used in nuclear physics Category:en:Nuclear physics

(transitive) To cease exhibiting; to overcome (a behavior or emotion).

A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.

To shed, remove, discard, or eliminate.

A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.

Of a clock, to run slower than expected.

An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.

(ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.

A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.

To fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss.

A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure often open in front; an outbuilding; a hut; as, a wagon shed; a wood shed.

(obsolete) Fame, renown; praise.

A covered structure for housing aircraft; a hangar.

To part with unintentionally or unwillingly, as by accident, misfortune, negligence, penalty, forfeit, etc.; to be deprived of; as, to lose money from one's purse or pocket, or in business or gaming; to lose an arm or a leg by amputation; to lose men in battle.

A parting; a separation; a division.

To cease to have; to possess no longer; to suffer diminution of; as, to lose one's relish for anything; to lose one's health.

The act of shedding or spilling; - used only in composition, as in bloodshed.

Not to employ; to employ ineffectually; to throw away; to waste; to squander; as, to lose a day; to lose the benefits of instruction.

That which parts, divides, or sheds; - used in composition, as in watershed.

To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to and; to go astray from; as, to lose one's way.

The passageway between the threads of the warp through which the shuttle is thrown, having a sloping top and bottom made by raising and lowering the alternate threads.

To ruin; to destroy; as destroy; as, the ship was lost on the ledge.

To separate; to divide.

To be deprived of the view of; to cease to see or know the whereabouts of; as, he lost his companion in the crowd.

To part with; to throw off or give forth from one's self; to emit; to diffuse; to cause to emanate or flow; to pour forth or out; to spill; as, the sun sheds light; she shed tears; the clouds shed rain.

To fail to obtain or enjoy; to fail to gain or win; hence, to fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss; as, I lost a part of what he said.

To let fall; to throw off, as a natural covering of hair, feathers, shell; to cast; as, fowls shed their feathers; serpents shed their skins; trees shed leaves.

To cause to part with; to deprive of.

To cause to flow off without penetrating; as, a tight roof, or covering of oiled cloth, sheeds water.

To prevent from gaining or obtaining.

To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.

To suffer loss, disadvantage, or defeat; to be worse off, esp. as the result of any kind of contest.

To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.

Fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense;

To fall in drops; to pour.

Fail to win;

To let fall the parts, as seeds or fruit; to throw off a covering or envelope.

Suffer the loss of a person through death or removal;

An outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

Place (something) where one cannot find it again;

Get rid of;

Miss from one's possessions; lose sight of;

Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities;

Allow to go out of sight;

Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over;

Fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit;

Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers;

Fail to get or obtain;

Shed at an early stage of development;

Retreat

Cast off, especially a natural covering, like skin or leaves.

Fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind;

A small building for storage.

Be set at a disadvantage;

To pour forth, like shedding tears.

Cease to retain something; unintentionally be deprived of.

To be deprived of by death.

Yes, it is common to say someone has shed pounds, which implies they have intentionally lost weight.

Yes, one can shed responsibilities, habits, or even emotions, meaning to let go of them.

It varies widely among species, but many animals shed seasonally, often in spring and fall.

By searching thoroughly, considering the last location it was seen, and possibly using technology like tracking devices.

To lose interest means to gradually stop being engaged or enthused about an activity or subject.

It’s advisable to retrace steps, check common areas, and inform relevant people or authorities depending on the item.

Keeping items in designated spots, using reminders, and minimizing clutter can help.

Shedding often symbolizes rebirth, change, or letting go of the old to make way for the new.

Old habits are often deeply ingrained, making them hard to break without significant effort and persistence.

Seeking support, engaging in healthy grieving practices, and possibly professional counseling can aid in coping.

Yes, in contexts like losing bad habits or losing debt, it can be considered positive.

Misplacing refers to not knowing where something is temporarily, whereas losing might mean it is gone permanently.

In many cultures, losing face means suffering a blow to one's social standing or reputation, which can be quite serious.

Shedding leaves helps trees conserve water and energy during winter and get rid of wastes accumulated in leaves.

It means clarifying, illuminating, or making information more understandable.