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.