Definition of share

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  • share is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • share is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
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Definition of share

  • the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result (noun)

    Examples

    1. they all did their share of the work

    Synonyms

    1. contribution
    2. part
  • assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (noun)

    Examples

    1. he wanted his share in cash

    Synonyms

    1. part
    2. percentage
    3. portion
  • a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ploughshare
    2. plowshare
  • the allotment of some amount by dividing something (noun)

    Examples

    1. death gets more than its share of attention from theologians

    Synonyms

    1. parcel
    2. portion
  • give out as one's portion or share (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. apportion
    2. deal
    3. divvy up
    4. portion out
  • have, give, or receive a share of (verb)

    Examples

    1. We shared the cake

    Synonyms

    1. partake
    2. partake in
  • 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 (noun)

    Examples

    1. he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price
  • communicate (verb)

    Examples

    1. I'd like to share this idea with you
  • have in common (verb)

    Examples

    1. Our children share a love of music
    2. The two countries share a long border
  • use jointly or in common (verb)

See definition of share in Merriam Webster