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share
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
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noun
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
“I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project”
noun
the allotment of some amount by dividing something
“death gets more than its share of attention from theologians”
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
“he wanted his share in cash”
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
“he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price”
verb
communicate
“I'd like to share this idea with you”
verb
give out as one's portion or share
verb
have, give, or receive a share of
“We shared the cake”
verb
use jointly or in common
verb
have in common
“Our children share a love of music”
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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
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