Meaning of 'share'

noun

the part played by a person in bringing about a result

Synonyms: contribution

noun

the allotment of some amount by dividing something

Example: "death gets more than its share of attention from theologians"

Synonyms: parcel portion

noun

a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil

Synonyms: plowshare ploughshare

noun

assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

Example: "They wanted their share in cash."

Synonyms: portion percentage part

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

Example: "My friends bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price."

verb

communicate

Example: "I'd like to share this idea with you"

verb

give out as one's portion or share

Synonyms: deal apportion divvy up portion out

verb

have, give, or receive a share of

Example: "We shared the cake"

Synonyms: partake partake in

verb

use jointly or in common

verb

have in common

Example: "Our children share a love of music"

Synonyms: shared