Definition of 'share'

Noun

1. 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; "he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price"
2. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; "he wanted his share in cash"
      Synonyms: portion part percentage
3. the allotment of some amount by dividing something; "death gets more than its share of attention from theologians"
      Synonyms: parcel portion
4. any one of a number of individual efforts in a common endeavor; "I am proud of my contribution to the team's success"; "they all did their share of the work"
      Synonyms: contribution part
5. a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
      Synonyms: plowshare ploughshare

Verb

1. have in common; "Our children share a love of music"; "The two countries share a long border"
2. use jointly or in common
3. have, give, or receive a share of; "We shared the cake"
      Synonyms: partake partake in
4. give out as one's portion or share
      Synonyms: divvy up portion out apportion deal
5. communicate; "I'd like to share this idea with you"

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