WordGarden.ioshare
A1Pronunciation
UK
- /ʃˈeə/
US
- /ˈʃɛr/
Meanings
Verb
to let others have, use, or enjoy something with you
to tell someone information, thoughts, or feelings
to repost or make digital content visible to other users on a platform
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to have the same quality, experience, or interest as someone else
Noun
a part of something that is divided among people or things
one of the equal units of ownership in a company or fund
Beyond the definition
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.
The word "share" is used when something is not kept by one person alone. A person can share food, money, space, time, ideas, feelings, or information. If you share your lunch, another person eats some of it. If you share a taxi or a room, you use it together. If you share news, photos, or a secret, you tell it to other people.
The word is also often used for experiences and feelings. People share a laugh, share a memory, share a struggle, or share a dream. In these cases, the idea is not always about dividing an object. It is about taking part in something together or letting another person know what is in your mind or heart.
In modern life, "share" is very common in the world of phones, apps, and social media. You can share a post, share a video, or share your location. The meaning stays close to the same idea: you make something available to other people.
"Share" also has important noun uses. A share can be one person's part of something, such as a share of the prize, a share of the work, or a share of the profit. In business, a share can mean one unit of ownership in a company. The word can also describe having something in common, as in "They share the same goal" or "We share an interest in music."
Overall, "share" is a warm, everyday word about giving access, taking part together, or having a part in something. It can describe simple acts, like sharing cake, and bigger ideas, like sharing responsibility, knowledge, or joy.
Examples
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Food
We shared a pizza after class.
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Personal items
She doesn't like to share her phone with anyone.
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Workplace
I share an office with two other teachers.
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Shared traits
The two sisters share the same sense of humor.
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Polite request
If you have any concerns, please share them with me.
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Personal story
He shared his story with the group for the first time.
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Joint responsibility
We all share responsibility for keeping the kitchen clean.
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Opinion
I don't share his view on this issue.
- Phraseshare someone's view
have the same opinion
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Online content
The video was shared thousands of times online.
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Portion
Each child got an equal share of the cake.
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Stock ownership
She owns shares in several tech companies.
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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
4 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- sharenounverb
Forms
- sharedpast tenseverbnoun
- sharing-ing formverbnoun
- sharespluralnounverb