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share

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verbnoun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ʃˈeə/

US

  • /ˈʃɛr/

Description

To share means to let other people have, use, or enjoy something with you. You might share your food with a friend, share a room with a brother, or share a story with your family. It can be about things, time, space, news, or feelings.

We also use "share" when people go through something together, like sharing a laugh, sharing a problem, or sharing a special moment. In daily life, it is also common online: people share photos, links, ideas, and updates. The word can also mean a part that belongs to someone, like a share of the money or a share in a business.

Examples

  1. 1

    Food

    We shared a pizza after class.

  2. 2

    Personal items

    She doesn't like to share her phone with anyone.

  3. 3

    Workplace

    I share an office with two other teachers.

  4. 4

    Shared traits

    The two sisters share the same sense of humor.

  5. 5

    Polite request

    If you have any concerns, please share them with me.

  6. 6

    Personal story

    He shared his story with the group for the first time.

  7. 7

    Joint responsibility

    We all share responsibility for keeping the kitchen clean.

  8. 8

    Opinion

    I don't share his view on this issue.

    • Phrase

      share someone's view

      have the same opinion

  9. 9

    Online content

    The video was shared thousands of times online.

  10. 10

    Portion

    Each child got an equal share of the cake.

  11. 11

    Stock ownership

    She owns shares in several tech companies.

    • Meaning

      shares

      small ownership units in a company

See also

verbgive part of something to others or use it jointly

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Used with (collocations)

  • share with someone
  • share something between people
  • share something among people
  • share the cost

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Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • sharenounverb

Forms

  • sharedpast tenseverbnoun
  • sharing-ing formverbnoun
  • sharespluralnounverb