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sharer

C2
Uncommon

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ʃˈeərə/

US

  • /ˈʃɛrər/

Meanings

Noun

  1. a person who willingly shares things, resources, or opportunities with others

  2. a person who readily tells others personal thoughts, feelings, or experiences

  3. a user who reposts or forwards online content to other people

Beyond the definition

A sharer is someone who lets other people have, use, or enjoy something too. You might think of a child sharing toys, a friend sharing food, or a person sharing their time, ideas, or feelings. The word is often used for someone who gives willingly instead of keeping everything to themselves. When people say someone is a "good sharer," they usually mean that person is generous and easy to live or work with.

The word can be used for objects, experiences, information, and even emotions. It is also common in modern life: for example, a person who posts articles online can be a content sharer, and someone who joins a ride with others can be seen as a sharer of costs or space. The main idea is simple: this person includes others instead of keeping things only for themselves.

Examples

  1. 1

    Child behavior

    At daycare, Milo is learning to be a better sharer.

  2. 2

    Personal privacy

    I've never been a big sharer, so I don't talk much about my personal life at work.

  3. 3

    Different topics

    She's a good sharer when it comes to snacks, but not when it comes to her clothes.

    • Patternwhen it comes to + topic

      about that particular thing

  4. 4

    Workplace credit

    Our manager is a generous sharer of credit and always thanks the whole team.

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Used with (collocations)

  • file sharer
  • content sharer
  • knowledge sharer

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Main spelling

  • sharernoun