share

[ʃer]

share Definition

• 1. a part or portion of a larger amount that is divided among several people, or to which several people contribute
• 2. to have or use something at the same time as someone else
• 3. to tell someone about something that you are thinking, feeling, or doing

Using share: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "share" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'll take my share of the profits.

• Example

  We all had a share in the success of the project.

• Example

  Can I share your umbrella?

• Example

  They share a love of music.

• Example

  She shared her feelings with me.

share Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for share

• portion
• part
• quota
• piece
• fraction

Antonyms for share

• whole
• total

Idioms Using share

• share the same roof

  to live in the same house or apartment with someone

  Example

  After they got married, they shared the same roof with his parents.

• not share someone's enthusiasm

  to not be as excited or interested in something as someone else

  Example

  I don't share your enthusiasm for horror movies.

• share and share alike

  to divide something equally among all those involved

  Example

  The siblings agreed to share and share alike their inheritance.

Phrases with share

• in shares

  divided into equal parts and owned by different people

  Example

  The company was sold in shares to investors.

• go shares

  to divide the cost or profit of something equally between two or more people

  Example

  Let's go shares on a pizza.

• share and share alike

  to divide something equally among all those involved

  Example

  The siblings agreed to share and share alike their inheritance.

Origins of share

from Old English 'scearu', meaning 'a cutting, division'

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Summary: share in Brief

The term 'share' [ʃer] refers to a part or portion of a larger amount that is divided among several people, or to which several people contribute. It can also mean to have or use something at the same time as someone else, or to tell someone about something that you are thinking, feeling, or doing. 'Share' extends into phrases like 'in shares,' and idioms like 'share the same roof,' denoting cohabitation, and 'not share someone's enthusiasm,' implying differing levels of interest.