Share
/ʃɛər/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo have or use something at the same time as another person or people; to give a part of something to someone else.
/ʃɛər/
To give a portion of something to someone else.
Can you share your toys with your brother?
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a cookie. Sharing means you give some to a friend, so both of you get to enjoy it! It's like splitting something up or letting someone else have some.
👶 For kids: To let someone else have some of what you have.
More Examples
We shared the cost of the taxi.
The article encourages readers to share their experiences.
How It's Used
"The company shares its profits with its employees."
"We shared a pizza together."
A portion of something that is divided or given to a person or group.
/ʃɛər/
A part or portion of something that is divided among a group.
He received his share of the inheritance.
💡 Simply: Imagine a pizza cut into slices. Each slice is a share. It's the piece of something that belongs to someone.
👶 For kids: A part of something that you get.
More Examples
The company's shares are traded on the stock market.
Everyone got a fair share of the candy.
How It's Used
"The company's shares increased in value."
"Each student will get their share of the prize."
A unit of ownership in a company or financial institution.
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A unit of ownership in a company.
I bought some shares in the tech company.
💡 Simply: When you buy a share in a company, it's like buying a tiny piece of it. If the company does well, the value of that piece can go up!
👶 For kids: A piece of a company that you can buy.
More Examples
The stock market fluctuates based on the value of shares.
Shareholders receive dividends based on the company's performance.
How It's Used
"The value of their shares increased."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
share and share alike
Everyone gets the same amount or the same treatment.
"The siblings always share their toys share and share alike."
to share something with someone
To give part of something to someone or to experience something with another person.
"She shared her lunch with her friend."
market share
The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product.
"The company's goal is to increase its market share."
From Old English *scearu*, *gescearu* ('a division, portion'), from Proto-Germanic *skaro* ('a cutting, section'). Cognate with Old Norse *skǫr* ('a share, portion').
The word 'share' has evolved from its Old English roots denoting a division or portion, and expanded to include the concept of collaborative ownership and experience over time.
Memory tip
Think of dividing a pie – you share it to ensure everyone gets a piece!
Word Origin
"a cutting, section, a portion"