share

1 of 3

verb

ˈsher 

shared; sharing; shares

transitive verb

1

a

: to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with others

b

: to have in common

they share a passion for opera

c(1)

: to distribute on the Internet

… anyone you share a link with can share that link with someone else if they choose.

—Jeremy Scott

(2)

: to post (something) on a social media platform

Fans were also quick to screenshot and share the photo.

—Yasmin Quaid

The collective mind-set feels akin to that old adage about a tree falling in the forest: If you don't share it on Instagram, did it even happen?

—Emily Farra

It pulls in words and pictures from news and blog feeds as well as from links that your pals share on Facebook and Twitter.

—Harry McCracken

2

: to grant or give a share in

—often used with with

shared the last of her water with us

3

: to tell (thoughts, feelings, experiences, etc.) to others

—often used with with

4

: to divide and distribute in shares : apportion

—usually used with out

shared out the land among his heirs

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

sharer noun

share

2 of 3

noun (1)

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

shares plural, chiefly British : stock sense 2a

share

3 of 3

noun (2)

: plowshare

Synonyms

Verb

• partake
• participate

Noun (1)

• allotment
• allowance
• cut
• end
• part
• piece
• portion
• proportion
• quota
• slice
• take

Choose the Right Synonym for 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

Examples of share in a Sentence

Verb

They shared the last cookie.

We shared the money equally.

The children need to learn to share their toys.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Costner shared footage from both parts which featured wagon trains, Union troops, feuding ranchers, gunfights, tight-lipped lawmen, steely frontier women and sweeping vistas. —Brent Lang, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024

Chase shared his thoughts on Community with Maron last September. —Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024

The two shared a video of the exciting news on their family YouTube channel. —Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024

On February 26 – three days before the deadly incident on Al Rashid Street – videos shared with CNN by eyewitnesses showed heavy tank fire on Palestinian civilians gathered for an aid delivery along the same stretch, near the checkpoint. —Katie Polglase, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024

Thousands of users used this short section of the track to share photographs from their teen years, including celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Kevin Jonas. —Howard Murphy, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024

The tennis legend and prolific businesswoman took to TikTok to share her investing journey with her followers, and mentioned how her passion her supporting early stage has blossomed over the years. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024

The department shared updates with communities in the path of the Norwood Lateral and I-75 work when the project hit a snag in 2022, department spokesperson Kathleen Fuller said. —The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024

On Instagram, South Koreans share their experience of attempting — and sometimes succeeding, but often failing — to eat vegan, and encourage others to join the challenge. —Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024

Noun

However, shares have been more stagnant since the group reaped the rewards of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 10 Apr. 2024

Still, shares of the stock are down more than 80% from their market peak in 2021. —Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024

At current prices, those shares are worth approximately $9.3 million. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024

That percentage doubled this year, but the department has stood by its conservative estimates. U.S. Census Bureau data shows Arizona's share of the nation's people living in poverty is down by about 6.9% this year. —Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024

Indeed, in November 2023, the yuan’s share of global trade reached 4.61 percent, according to SWIFT data, its highest level ever. —Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024

Tesla’s stock is incredibly volatile for a company of its size, with its share price moving more than 25% during five of the last eight quarters. —Derek Saul, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

In 2021, the FAIR Plan accounted for 3% of the state’s policies in 2021, nearly double the share from 2018. —Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024

Sixto Sanchez shows promise in his MLB return After three trying years including a pair of shoulder surgeries and his share of setbacks in between, right-handed pitcher Sixto Sanchez finally returned to an MLB mound on Thursday. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English scearu cutting, tonsure; akin to Old English scieran to cut

Noun (2)

Middle English schare, from Old English scear; akin to Old High German scaro plowshare, Old English scieran to cut — more at shear

First Known Use

Verb

1590, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4

Noun (1)

1539, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing share

• a piece/slice/share of the pie
• bed share
• fair share
• have/share more/less in common with
• have/share (something) in common
• lion's share
• market share
• ordinary share
• ride share
• share a common purpose
• share a stage with
• share one's feelings
• share option
• share out
• share the limelight
• share the wealth
• time-share

Kids Definition

share

1 of 2 noun

ˈshe(ə)r 

ˈsha(ə)r

1

: a portion belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual

2

: the part given or belonging to one of a number owning something together

sold my share of the business

3

: any of the equal portions or interests into which the property of a corporation is divided

100 shares of stock

share

2 of 2 verb

shared; sharing

1

: to divide and distribute in portions

shared the lunch

2

: to use, experience, or enjoy with others

3

: to give or be given a share : take a part

share in planning the program

sharer noun

Legal Definition

share

noun

1

: a portion belonging to, due to, or due from an individual

a joint tortfeasor is liable for her share of the damages

specifically : the part allotted or belonging to one of a number owning together any property or interest

the share of a joint tenant

his share passed to his widow

2

a

: any of the equal interests into which ownership of something (as a fund) is divided

specifically : any of the equal interests or rights into which the entire capital stock of a corporation is divided

b

: a certificate representing such a share