Definition of 'share'
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present
tense shares
, present participle sharing
, past tense, past participle shared
1. countable noun
A company's shares are the many equal parts into which its ownership is divided. Shares can be bought by people as an investment.
[business] This is why Sir Colin Marshall, British Airways' chairman, has been so keen to buy
shares in U.S.-AIR. [+ in]
For some months the share price remained fairly static.
2. verb
If you share something with another person, you both have it, use it, or occupy it. You can also say that two people share something.
...the small income he had shared with his brother from his father's estate. [VERB noun + with]
Two Americans will share this year's Nobel Prize for Medicine. [VERB noun]
Scarce water resources are shared between states who cannot trust each other. [be V-ed + between]
Most hostel tenants would prefer single to shared rooms. [VERB-ed]
3. verb
If you share a task, duty, or responsibility with someone, you each carry out or accept part of it. You can also say that two people share something.
You can find out whether they are prepared to share the cost of the flowers with
you. [VERB noun + with]
The republics have worked out a plan for sharing control of nuclear weapons. [VERB noun]
4. verb
If you share an experience with someone, you have the same experience, often because you are with them at the time.
You can also say that two people share something.
Yes, I want to share my life with you. [VERB noun + with]
I felt we both shared the same sense of loss, felt the same pain. [VERB noun]
5. verb [no cont]
6. verb [no cont]
If one person or thing shares a quality or characteristic with another, they have the same quality or characteristic. You can also say that two
people or things share something.
...newspapers which share similar characteristics with certain British newspapers. [VERB noun + with]
...two groups who share a common language. [VERB noun]
7. verb
The village tribe is friendly and they share their water supply with you. [VERB noun + with]
Scientists now have to compete for funding, and do not share information among themselves. [V n + among]
Toddlers are notoriously antisocial when it comes to sharing toys. [VERB noun]
[Also VERB]8. verb
9. verb
10. countable noun [usually singular]
If something is divided or distributed among a number of different people or things, each of them has, or is responsible for, a share of it.
Sara also pays a share of the gas, electricity and phone bills. [+ of]
He is counting on winning seats and perhaps a share in the new government .
[Also + in]11. countable noun
If you have or do your share of something, you have or do an amount that seems reasonable to you, or to other people.
Women must receive their fair share of training for good-paying jobs. [+ of]
I have had more than my full share of adventures.
12. See also lion's share, market share, power-sharing
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noun
1.
2. (often plural)
any of the equal parts, usually of low par value, into which the capital stock of a company is divided: ownership of shares carries the right to receive a proportion of the company's profits
See also ordinary shares, preference shares3. go shares
verb
5. (when intr, often foll by in)
to receive or contribute a portion of
we can share the cost of the petrol
six people shared in the inheritance
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Derived forms
adjective
sharer (ˈsharer)
noun
Word origin of 'share'
Word origin of 'share'
noun
1.
a part or portion that belongs or is allotted to an individual, or the part contributed by one
3.
a.
any of the parts or portions into which the ownership of a piece of property is divided
b.
any one of the equal parts into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided
verb transitiveWord forms: shared or ˈsharing
4.
to distribute in shares; give out a portion or portions of; apportion
5.
to receive, use, experience, etc. in common with another or others
verb intransitive
7.
to share or divide something equally
often with withIdioms:
SYNONYMY NOTE: share1 means to use, enjoy, or possess in common with others and generally connotes a giving
or receiving a part of something [to share expenses]; participate implies a taking part with others in some activity or enterprise [to participate in the talks]; partake implies a taking one's share, as of a meal or responsibility [to partake of a friend's hospitality]Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Derived forms
adjective or ˈsharable
sharer (ˈsharer)
noun
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Word Frequency
share in Accounting
(ʃɛər)Word forms: (regular plural) shares
noun
(Accounting: Investing)
A share is one of the equal parts that the value of a company is divided into and that you
can buy as an investment.
I've bought shares in my brother's new company.
People in China are eager to buy shares in new businesses.
A share is one of the equal parts that the value of a company is divided into and that you
can buy as an investment.
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Word Frequency
share in Finance
(ʃɛər)Word forms: (regular plural) shares
noun
Talking about sharesIf their value goes up, shares rise, climb, jump or soar. If their value goes down, shares fall, plunge, tumble, slip or slump. At the end of the day, people say that shares close at a particular price.When a company issues shares, it makes them available to buy. People trade shares when they buy and sell them. If you hold shares in a company, you own some of its shares.(Finance: Investment, Stocks)
share capital, share certificate, share repurchaseA share is one of the equal parts that the value of a company is divided into and that you
can buy as an investment.
I've bought shares in my brother's new company.
People in China are eager to buy shares in new businesses.
A share is one of the equal parts that the value of a company is divided into and that you
can buy as an investment.
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Example sentences containing 'share'
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You have the energy and steady emotions to make sure family responsibilities are shared out fairly. The Sun (2012)Websites can be used to share information without the need for printed documents. Times, Sunday Times (2007)We also have to make sure prosperity is shared broadly. Times, Sunday Times (2015)You can also share your views at mysun. The Sun (2008)We all love music and want to share it with people. The Sun (2013)Prices based on two people sharing a twin room and subject to availability. Times, Sunday Times (2008)YOU'RE climbing the career ladder and just bursting to share your valuable experience with younger colleagues. Times, Sunday Times (2006)The inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Times, Sunday Times (2016)The imaginary gifts often reflect the wish of group members to share a part of themselves. Trauma and Recovery (1992)Yet it is a poor relation that fails to win its fair share of resources. Times, Sunday Times (2011)You find a subtle way to redesign a relationship so pleasures and responsibilities are shared fairly. The Sun (2011)Tell her you love her and miss what you used to share together. The Sun (2013)The share price has broadly trebled over the past three years. Times, Sunday Times (2015)The firm prides itself on keeping people informed and sharing knowledge. Times, Sunday Times (2006)Prices based on two people sharing a twin cabin. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Price per person on four sharing. The Sun (2009)Have group members share the attributes they've written on their cards. Christianity Today (2000)His total interest represents 1.54 per cent of the issued share capital in the company. Times, Sunday Times (2007)In the large group, share these messages and discuss whether or not they fit in with your own philosophy. 50 Ways to Become a Self-Confident Woman (1989)I'd wager that car sharing makes petrol company bosses want to slap their foreheads very hard indeed. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Depending on your circumstances, you might prefer to buy back your share of the business at a much reduced cost to settle the residual debt. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Alternatively, the incoming business partner could buy a share in the LLP direct from the current members. Times, Sunday Times (2015)
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Translations for 'share'
British English: share
/ʃɛə/ NOUN
If you have or do your share of something, you have or do the amount that is reasonable or fair.
She complains that he doesn't do his fair share of the housework.
- American English: share
- Arabic: قِسْم
- Brazilian Portuguese: parte
- Chinese: 份额
- Croatian: dio
- Czech: podíl
- Danish: andel
- Dutch: aandeel
- European Spanish: parte proporcional
- Finnish: osuus
- French: part
- German: Anteil
- Greek: μερίδιο
- Italian: azione
- Japanese: 分け前
- Korean: 몫
- Norwegian: aksje
- Polish: część udział
- European Portuguese: parte
- Romanian: parte
- Russian: доля
- Spanish: parte porción que le corresponde a alguien
- Swedish: del
- Thai: ส่วนแบ่ง
- Turkish: pay
- Ukrainian: частка
- Vietnamese: phần
British English: share
/ʃɛə/ VERB
If you share something with another person, you both have it, use it, do it, or experience it.
Many scientists share similar views.
- American English: share
- Arabic: يُشَارِكُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: compartilhar
- Chinese: 分享
- Croatian: dijeliti
- Czech: dělit se s někým o něco
- Danish: dele
- Dutch: delen
- European Spanish: compartir
- Finnish: jakaa muiden kanssa
- French: partager
- German: teilen
- Greek: μοιράζω
- Italian: condividere
- Japanese: 分ける
- Korean: 나누다
- Norwegian: dele
- Polish: podzielić
- European Portuguese: compartilhar
- Romanian: a împărtăși
- Russian: делить(ся)
- Spanish: compartir
- Swedish: dela gemensamt utnyttja
- Thai: แบ่งส่วน
- Turkish: paylaşmak
- Ukrainian: ділити
- Vietnamese: chia nhau
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