What is the meaning of share?

noun

  • Assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group.
    • usage: "he wanted his share in cash"
  • 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.
    • usage: "he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price"
  • The allotment of some amount by dividing something.
    • usage: "death gets more than its share of attention from theologians"
  • The part played by a person in bringing about a result.
    • usage: "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"; "they all did their share of the work"
  • A sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil.

verb

  • Have in common.
    • usage: "Our children share a love of music"; "The two countries share a long border"
  • Use jointly or in common.
  • Have, give, or receive a share of.
    • usage: "We shared the cake"
  • Give out as one's portion or share.
  • Communicate.
    • usage: "I'd like to share this idea with you"
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