Definitions for share

Definitions for (noun) share

Main entry: part, share, contribution

Definition: 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


Main entry: portion, parcel, share

Definition: the allotment of some amount by dividing something

Usage: death gets more than its share of attention from theologians


Main entry: ploughshare, plowshare, share

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


Main entry: share, percentage, part, portion

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

Usage: he wanted his share in cash


Main entry: share

Definition: 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


Definitions for (verb) share

Main entry: share

Definition: communicate

Usage: I'd like to share this idea with you


Main entry: apportion, deal, divvy up, share, portion out

Definition: give out as one's portion or share


Main entry: share, partake, partake in

Definition: have, give, or receive a share of

Usage: We shared the cake


Main entry: share

Definition: use jointly or in common


Main entry: share

Definition: have in common

Usage: Our children share a love of music; The two countries share a long border


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