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What are homonyms of shed and give a example?

There are no perfect homonyms for "shed" in English. A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word, but has a different meaning.

However, "shed" has several near homonyms, words that are either pronounced similarly or spelled similarly:

* "shed" (verb) - To let something fall or drop.

* Example: "The tree shed its leaves in autumn."

* "shred" (verb) - To tear something into small pieces.

* Example: "She shredded the documents before throwing them away."

* "she'd" (contraction) - A contraction of "she would."

* Example: "She'd like to go to the movies."

While these words are not perfect homonyms, they share a similar pronunciation which can cause confusion. It's important to pay attention to the context to understand the correct meaning.

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