slough vs shed

slough and shed both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
slough	Yes	No	Yes	No
shed	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, slough and shed are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of slough include exuviate, molt, moult.

As verbs, shed is a hypernym of slough; that is, shed is a word with a broader meaning than slough:

Other hypernyms of slough include cast, cast off, drop, shake off, throw, throw away, throw off.

slough (noun)	shed (noun)
any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)	an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)
a hollow filled with mud

slough (adjective)	shed (adjective)
	shed at an early stage of development

slough (verb)	shed (verb)
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers	cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
	to remove
	pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities