First Known Use: before 12th century
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1share
noun \ˈsher\
Definition of SHARE
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Origin of SHARE
Middle English schare, from Old English scear; akin to Old High German scaro plowshare, Old English scieran to cut — more at shear
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Rhymes with SHARE
air, Ayr, bare, bear, Blair, blare, care, chair, chare, dare, Dare, e'er, ere, err, eyre, fair, fare, flair, flare, glair, glare, hair, hare, Herr, heir, lair, mare, ne'er, pair, pare, pear, prayer, rare, rear, scare, snare, spare, square, stair, stare, swear, tare, tear, their, there, vair, ware, wear, weir, where, yare
2share
noun
Definition of SHARE
1
a : a portion belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual or group b : one's full or fair portion <has had his share of bad luck>
2
a : the part allotted or belonging to one of a number owning together property or interest b : any of the equal portions into which property or invested capital is divided; specifically : any of the equal interests or rights into which the entire stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is regularly evidenced by one or more certificates c plural chiefly British : stock 7c(1)
Origin of SHARE
Middle English, from Old English scearu cutting, tonsure; akin to Old English scieran to cut
First Known Use: 14th century
3share
verb
: to have or use (something) with others
of two or more people : to divide (something) into parts and each take or use a part
: to let someone else have or use a part of (something that belongs to you)
sharedshar·ing
Full Definition of SHARE
transitive verb
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a : to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with others b : to have in common <they share a passion for opera>
3
: to grant or give a share in —often used with with <shared the last of her water with us>
4
: to tell (as thoughts, feelings, or experiences) to others —often used with with
intransitive verb
1
: to have a share —used with in <we all shared in the fruits of our labor>
2
: to apportion and take shares of something
3
: to talk about one's thoughts, feelings, or experiences with others
— shar·er noun
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First Known Use of SHARE
1590
Related to SHARE
- Synonyms
- participate, partake
Synonym Discussion of SHARE
share, participate, partake mean to have, get, or use in common with another or others. share usually implies that one as the original holder grants to another the partial use, enjoyment, or possession of a thing <shared my toys with the others>. participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion <participated in sports>. partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink <partook freely of the refreshments>.
SHARE Defined for Kids
1share
noun \ˈsher\
Definition of SHARE for Kids
1
: a portion belonging to, due to, or contributed by one person <I finished my share of the work.>
2
: the part given or belonging to one of a group of people owning something together <I sold my share of the business.>
3
: any of the equal parts into which a property or corporation is divided <100 shares of stock>
2share
verb
sharedshar·ing
Definition of SHARE for Kids
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: to divide and distribute in portions <We shared the last cookie.>
2
: to use, experience, or enjoy with others <The child would not share his toys.> <I share a locker with my friend.>
3
: to have or take a part in <I share the blame for what happened.>
4
: to have in common <We share a love of music.>
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