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share

/ʃeər/
verb★Beginner— to divide or distribute something among others
general

to give part of something to others

They shared the pizza equally among friends.

They divided the pizza so everyone got an equal portion.

💡

Commonly used for physical objects, information, or experiences.

general

to express thoughts or feelings with others

He shared his feelings about the situation with his family.

He told his family how he felt about the situation.

💡

Often used in emotional or personal contexts.

general

to have something in common with others

They share a love for music.

They both enjoy music.

💡

Used to describe similarities or common interests.

Collocations

share a mealto eat togethershare an opinionto express a viewpointshare a rideto travel together in a vehicle

Synonyms

distributedivideallocateexchangecommunicate

Antonyms

keepwithholdhoardexclude

Related Phrases

share and share alikephrase
to treat everyone equally
share the loadphrase
to divide responsibilities

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'share' when giving or dividing something with others.

⚡Gold Rule

Verb vs. Noun

'Share' can be a verb (action) or noun (portion).

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'sharen,' from Old English 'scieran,' meaning to divide or cut.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a verb or noun (e.g., 'I have a share in the company').

Word Breakdown

share
to divide or distribute
root
English Dictionary

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