Pronunciation

/shɛr/

Definitions

Noun

1. Participation in or distribution of something, especially profits, wealth, or responsibilities: She has a share in the family business.
2. Portion or amount of something that is allocated or received: Each student received an equal share of the cake.
3. A right, claim, or interest in something: He has a share in the copyright.

Verb

1. To divide or allocate a portion of something: Let’s share the workload equally.
2. To distribute or pass on something, such as information or responsibility: She shared the news with her friends.
3. To have a mutual or common use or possession of: We share a love for travel.

Preposition

1. In connection with: She shares an apartment with two roommates.

Phrases

• “Share in the success” means to benefit from or contribute to a positive outcome.
• “Share responsibilities” refers to dividing tasks among people.
• “Have a share in” implies a stake or ownership in something.

Example Sentences

• Noun: Each investor has a share in the company’s stock portfolio.
• Verb: They decided to share the house after their divorce.
• Preposition: The roommates share a kitchen and living area.

Synonyms

• Stake
• Portion
• Interest
• Partition
• Allocation
• Dividend
• Contribution
• Participation

Antonyms

• Exclusive
• Individual
• Private
• Sole
• Unshared