English dictionary
share
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
noun
- the allotment of some amount by dividing something
noun
- a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
noun
- assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
noun
- any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate
verb
- communicate
verb
- give out as one's portion or share
verb
- have, give, or receive a share of
verb
- use jointly or in common
verb
- have in common
Example sentences
I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project
they all did their share of the work
death gets more than its share of attention from theologians
he wanted his share in cash
he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price
I'd like to share this idea with you
We shared the cake
Our children share a love of music
The two countries share a long border