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share

[ʃer]

share Definition

  • 1a part or portion of a larger amount that is divided among several people, or to which several people contribute
  • 2to have or use something at the same time as someone else
  • 3to 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

Antonyms for share

Idioms Using share

  • 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.

  • to divide something equally among all those involved

    Example

    The siblings agreed to share and share alike their inheritance.

Phrases with share

  • divided into equal parts and owned by different people

    Example

    The company was sold in shares to investors.

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

    Example

    Let's go shares on a pizza.

  • 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.

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