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share meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of share at MeaningMonkey.org. share meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SHARE noun
Definition of share (noun)
- assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
- "he wanted his share in cash"
- synonyms: part, percentage, portion
- 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"
- the allotment of some amount by dividing something
- the part played by a person in bringing about a result
- "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"; "they all did their share of the work"
- synonyms: contribution, part
- a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
- synonyms: ploughshare, plowshare
SHARE verb
Definition of share (verb)
- have in common
- "Our children share a love of music"; "The two countries share a long border"
- use jointly or in common
- have, give, or receive a share of
- "We shared the cake"
- synonyms: partake, partake in
- give out as one's portion or share
- synonyms: apportion, deal, divvy up, portion out
- communicate
- "I'd like to share this idea with you"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet