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share
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- pronunciation:
- sheIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a part of a whole that one member of a group is given or owed.
We gave him his share of the money.- synonyms:
- quota
- similar words:
- hand, part, stake
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definition 2: |
one of the equal parts into which the stock of a business divided.
They own several shares of the company.- similar words:
- interest, stock
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related words: |
allowance, commission, component, division, portion, proportion |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
shares, sharing, shared |
definition 1: |
to divide and give out to others while keeping a portion for oneself.
I shared the money with her.
- synonyms:
- allot, divide, split
- similar words:
- deal, distribute, parcel, partition, ration
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definition 2: |
to receive, use, or enjoy together with one or more others.
All the guests shared the delicious meal.- similar words:
- divide
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definition 3: |
to take part (often followed by "in").
We shared in the building of the barn.- synonyms:
- join, participate
- similar words:
- chip in, contribute, cooperate, engage, enter, help, pitch in, pull one's weight
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definition 4: |
to tell or confide, especially to a group of people.
The teacher asked the students to share their ideas about creating a garden for the school.He's always so quiet. I wish he would share his thoughts sometimes. |
definition 5: |
to receive, use, or enjoy something together with one or more others.
They had some drinks and we had some snacks, so we decided to share.We only have one paint set, but we share. |
related words: |
trim |
derivations: |
sharable (shareable) (adj.), sharer (n.) |
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