Sharing
/ˈʃɛərɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give a portion of something to another; to participate in something with others.
/ˈʃɛərɪŋ/
To give a portion of something to another or others.
I am sharing my snacks with my friend.
💡 Simply: Sharing is like when you have something fun, like a yummy cookie, and you give some to your friend. It's about being nice and letting others enjoy things with you, like sharing your toys or your ideas.
👶 For kids: Giving some of something to someone else.
More Examples
They shared the workload equally.
The company shared its success with its employees.
How It's Used
"She is sharing her toys with her brother."
"The company is sharing its profits with its employees."
The act or practice of distributing something; the act of partaking in something with others.
/ˈʃɛərɪŋ/
The act of giving a portion of something to another or others.
Sharing is caring, a value highly emphasized in our community.
💡 Simply: Sharing is when you do something nice like letting others have a turn or a piece of what you have. It's like when you share your toys, your ideas, or even your feelings with someone else.
👶 For kids: When you let other people have some of your stuff.
More Examples
The sharing of information led to a breakthrough.
They made a commitment to sharing resources.
How It's Used
"Sharing is caring, so share your toys!"
"The sharing of resources is crucial in many situations."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
sharing economy
An economic system in which assets or services are shared between private individuals, either free or for a fee, typically by means of the Internet.
"Uber and Airbnb are examples of the sharing economy."
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."
From Middle English sheren, shiren, from Old English scieran (“to cut, shear, divide”), from Proto-Germanic *skeraną (“to cut”). Related to shear and score. The sense of 'partaking' or 'giving to others' developed later.
The word 'sharing' has been used since the Middle Ages, initially related to dividing and distributing, and later to social interaction and participation.
Memory tip
Imagine splitting a pizza with your friends—you're sharing it!
Word Origin
"to cut, shear, divide"