the full or proper portion or part allotted or belonging to or contributed or owed by an individual or group.
one of the equal fractional parts into which the capital stock of a joint-stock company or a corporation is divided.
Digital Technology.
a digital file or document that can be accessed by specific users on a computer network, as for viewing, downloading, or making changes to it: I just sent you a share—can you improve the second paragraph?
an act of sharing online content with specific users on a computer network: You can do a video share with friends and family.
verb (used with object),shared,shar·ing.
to divide and distribute in shares; apportion.
to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointly: The two chemists shared the Nobel prize.
Digital Technology. to give specific users access to (online content), as by posting it on a social media website or sending it as an email attachment: to share photos on Instagram; a shared spreadsheet.
verb (used without object),shared,shar·ing.
to have a share or part; take part (often followed by in).
to divide, apportion, or receive equally.
Digital Technology. to give specific users access to online content: You can share via email, Facebook, or Twitter.
adjective
Digital Technology. noting or relating to the practice of sharing online content with specific users on a computer network: Add a share button to your site.
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Remember when we were kids in the cafeteria and all we shared were Lunchables and the answers to that first period math quiz? Now kids share just about anything just for a “like” on Instagram. So, where did this word come from?
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Idioms for share
on / upon shares, on the principle of sharing the profits or losses of an undertaking: They agreed to work on shares.
Origin of share
1
1325–75; Middle English (noun) “cutting, division”; Old English scearu “fork of the body, groin”; cognate with Dutch schaar, German Schar “troop.” See shear
7. Share,partake,participate mean to join with others or to receive in common with others. To share is to give or receive a part of something, or to enjoy or assume something in common: to share in another's experiences. To partake is to take for one's own personal use a portion of something: to partake of food. To participate is especially to join with others in some thought, feeling, or, particularly, some action: to participate in a race, in a conversation.
By 1984, Heinz swooped in to scoop up Chico-San’s market share.
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At the time, Mozilla described it as a file-sharing tool with a focus on privacy.
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Now, Amazon will allow users to share their favorite routines with others.
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Trina reported that her younger sister was doing “better” and would share more details about what she experienced when she was ready.
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Little wonder Square’s share price has climbed 150% this year.
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We have to share those feelings of concern that the people are feeling.
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Mr. Bachner said it had been hard to introduce his work ethic and share his vision with the locals and his team.
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Getting men to do their share of care and domestic work is a key overlooked strategy in reducing poverty.
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Having finally seen Selma on November 17, I must report, sadly, that I do not share the enthusiasm the film has generated so far.
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To be sure, Jefferson did share the credit, but not in the way such a resolution might be interpreted.
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But as he was disposed to be too friendly, and to claim too large a share of the lunch, we rather gave him the cold shoulder.
Riverby|John Burroughs
I could not help wishing that I had gone with them, to share the difficulties and dangers they might meet.
The Wanderers|W.H.G. Kingston
Hooper took his share entirely in cash; your father took his probably part in cash, but certainly all of the ranch and cattle.
The Killer|Stewart Edward White
They scramble at their meals; and the one that is not able to contest for his share is certain to get the least.
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There were hundreds of other things in the great city, but they had their share of patronage.
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British Dictionary definitions for share (1 of 2)
share1
/ (ʃɛə) /
noun
a part or portion of something owned, allotted to, or contributed by a person or group
(often plural)any of the equal parts, usually of low par value, into which the capital stock of a company is divided: ownership of shares carries the right to receive a proportion of the company's profitsSee also ordinary shares, preference shares
go sharesinformalto share (something) with another or others
verb
(tr often foll by out) to divide or apportion, esp equally
(when intr, often foll by in) to receive or contribute a portion ofwe can share the cost of the petrol; six people shared in the inheritance
to join with another or others in the use of (something)can I share your umbrella?
Derived forms of share
sharableorshareable, adjectivesharer, noun
Word Origin for share
Old English scearu; related to Old Norse skor amount, Old High German scara crowd; see shear
British Dictionary definitions for share (2 of 2)
share2
/ (ʃɛə) /
noun
short for ploughshare
Word Origin for share
Old English scear; related to Old Norse skeri, Old High German scaro