Definition of share
Origin and Etymology of share
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: before 12th century
share
Definition of share
1a : a portion belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual or groupb : one's full or fair portion <has had his share of bad luck>
2a : the part allotted or belonging to one of a number owning together property or interestb : 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 certificatesc shares plural, chiefly British : stock 7c(1)
Origin and Etymology of share
Middle English, from Old English scearu cutting, tonsure; akin to Old English scieran to cut
First Known Use: 14th century
share
Definition of share
shared
;sharing
transitive verb
1 : to divide and distribute in shares : apportion —usually used with out <shared out the land among his heirs>
2a : to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with othersb : 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
sharer
nounExamples of share in a sentence
They shared the last cookie.
We shared the money equally.
The children need to learn to share their toys.
1590
First Known Use of share
1590
Synonym Discussion of share
SHARE Defined for English Language Learners
share
Definition of share for English Language Learners
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: to have or use (something) with others
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of two or more people : to divide (something) into parts and each take or use a part
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: to let someone else have or use a part of (something that belongs to you)
SHARE Defined for Kids
Definition of share for Students
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>
Definition of share for Students
shared
sharing
1 : 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.>
Law Dictionary
share
Legal Definition of share
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>
2a : 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
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