share

/ʃeə/

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The word "share" can be used as both a noun and a verb, and it has several meanings depending on the context. Here’s a simple explanation for new learners:

Definition

1. As a noun:

   • A "share" can refer to a part or portion of something. For example, when people work together, each person has a "share" of the work.
   • In finance, a "share" is a unit of ownership in a company. For instance, if you own 100 shares of a company, you own a small part of that company.

2. As a verb:

   • To "share" means to give a part of something to someone else or to tell someone about something. For example, if you have an idea or a cake, you can share it with others.

Usage Instructions

• Use "share" when talking about dividing something among people, or when you want to express the idea of giving a part of something to someone else.
• In conversations, you can say "I want to share my thoughts" or "Let’s share the dessert."

Examples

• Noun: "I did my share of the chores at home." (This means you did your part of the work.)
• Verb: "Can I share this book with you?" (This means you want to let someone use the book.)

Advanced Usage

• In business contexts, you might say, "He purchased 100 shares of the company." This means he bought units of ownership in that company.
• In teamwork, you could say, "Everyone should share their ideas to improve the project." This encourages collaboration.

Word Variants

• Sharing (noun/verb): The act of dividing something or giving parts to others. Example: "Sharing is caring."
• Shared (adjective): Something that is used or enjoyed together. Example: "We have a shared interest in music."

Different Meanings

• Share can mean a part of a whole, or it can refer to the act of dividing or communicating something to others.

Synonyms

• Portion
• Part
• Contribution
• Divide (when used as a verb)

Idioms

• "Share the load": To help someone with their responsibilities or work.
• "Share and share alike": To divide things equally among people.

Phrasal Verbs

• Share out: To divide something among people. Example: "Let’s share out the snacks."
• Share in: To participate in something. Example: "They want to share in the celebration."

Academic

Noun

1. a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
2. the part played by a person in bringing about a result
   • I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project
   • they all did their share of the work
3. the allotment of some amount by dividing something
   • death gets more than its share of attention from theologians
4. 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
5. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
   • he wanted his share in cash

Verb

1. communicate
   • I'd like to share this idea with you
2. give out as one's portion or share
3. have, give, or receive a share of
   • We shared the cake
4. use jointly or in common
5. have in common
   • Our children share a love of music
   • The two countries share a long border

Synonyms

• plowshare
• ploughshare
• contribution
• part
• parcel
• portion
• percentage
• divvy up
• portion out
• apportion
• deal
• partake
• partake in