Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense shares, present participle sharing, past tense, past participle shared
1. countable noun
A company's shares are the many equal parts into which its ownership is divided. Shares can be bought by people as an investment.
[business]
This is why the British Airways' chairman has been so keen to buy shares in the rivalairline. . [+ in]
For some months the share price remained fairly static.
2. verb
If you share something with another person, you both have it, use it, or occupy it. You can also say that two people share something.
...the small income he had shared with his brother from his father's estate. [VERB noun + with]
Two Americans will share this year's Nobel Prize for Medicine. [VERB noun]
Scarce water resources are shared between states who cannot trust each other. [beV-ed + between]
Most hostel tenants would prefer single to shared rooms. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: divide, split, distribute, assign More Synonyms of share
3. verb
If you share a task, duty, or responsibility with someone, you each carry out or accept part of it. You can also say that two people share something.
You can find out whether they are prepared to share the cost of the flowers withyou. [VERB noun + with]
The republics have worked out a plan for sharing control of nuclear weapons. [VERB noun]
4. verb
If you share an experience with someone, you have the same experience, often because you are with them at the time.You can also say that two people share something.
Yes, I want to share my life with you. [VERB noun + with]
I felt we both shared the same sense of loss, felt the same pain. [VERB noun]
5. verb [no cont]
If you share someone's opinion, you agree with them.
We share his view that business can be a positive force for change. [VERB noun]
Prosperity and economic success remain popular and broadly shared goals. [VERB-ed]
6. verb [no cont]
If one person or thing shares a quality or characteristic with another, they have the same quality or characteristic. You can also say that twopeople or things share something.
...newspapers which share similar characteristics with certain British newspapers. [VERB noun + with]
...two groups who share a common language. [VERB noun]
7. verb
If you share something that you have with someone, you give some of it to them or let them use it.
The village tribe is friendly and they share their water supply with you. [VERB noun + with]
Scientists now have to compete for funding, and do not share information among themselves. [V n + among]
Toddlers are notoriously antisocial when it comes to sharing toys. [VERB noun]
[Also VERB]
8. verb
If you share something personal such as a thought or a piece of news with someone, you tell them about it.
It can be beneficial to share your feelings with someone you trust. [VERB noun + with]
The renowned film critic shares his thoughts on the week's new movies. [VERB noun]
9. verb
If you share something such as a message, photograph, or link, you post it on social media so that other people can see it.
With your phone you can take great pictures and share them instantly. [VERB noun]
Social media platforms are always encouraging us to share. [VERB]
10. countable noun [usually singular]
If something is divided or distributed among a number of different people or things, each of them has, or is responsible for, a shareof it.
Sara also pays a share of the gas, electricity and phone bills. [+ of]
He is counting on winning seats and perhaps a share in the new government .
[Also + in]
11. countable noun
If you have or do your shareof something, you have or do an amount that seems reasonable to you, or to other people.
Women must receive their fair share of training for well-paid jobs. [+ of]
I have had more than my full share of adventures.
Synonyms: part, portion, quota, ration More Synonyms of share
12. See also lion's share, market share, power-sharing
Phrasal verbs:
See share in
See share out
More Synonyms of share
share in British English1
(ʃɛə)
noun
1.
a part or portion of something owned, allotted to, or contributed by a person or group
2. (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 profits
See also ordinary shares, preference shares
3.
(on a social networking site) an instance of transmitting another person's post to one's contacts
4. go shares
verb
5. (transitive; often foll byout)
to divide or apportion, esp equally
6. (whenintr, often foll by in)
to receive or contribute a portion of
we can share the cost of the petrol
six people shared in the inheritance
7.
to join with another or others in the use of (something)
can I share your umbrella?
8. (transitive)
(on a social networking site) to transmit (another person's post) to one's contacts
Derived forms
sharable (ˈsharable) or shareable (ˈshareable)
adjective
sharer (ˈsharer)
noun
Word origin
Old English scearu; related to Old Norse skor amount, Old High German scara crowd; see shear
share in British English2
(ʃɛə)
noun
short for ploughshare
Word origin
Old English scear; related to Old Norse skeri, Old High German scaro
share in American English1
(ʃɛr)
noun
1.
a part or portion that belongs or is allotted to an individual, or the part contributed by one
2.
a just, due, reasonable, or full part or quota
to do one's share of work
3.
a.
any of the parts or portions into which the ownership of a piece of property is divided
b.
any one of the equal parts into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided
verb transitiveWord forms: shared or ˈsharing
4.
to distribute in shares; give out a portion or portions of; apportion
5.
to receive, use, experience, etc. in common with another or others
verb intransitive
6.
to have or take a share; participate
often with in
7.
to share or divide something equally
often with with
Idioms:
go shares
on shares
share and share alike
SYNONYMY NOTE: share1 means to use, enjoy, or possess in common with others and generally connotes a givingor receiving a part of something [to share expenses]; participate implies a taking part with others in some activity or enterprise [to participate in the talks]; partake implies a taking one's share, as of a meal or responsibility [to partake of a friend's hospitality]
Derived forms
shareable (ˈshareable)
adjective or ˈsharable
sharer (ˈsharer)
noun
Word origin
ME < OE scearu, akin to scieran, to shear
share in American English2
(ʃɛr)
noun
the part of a plow or other agricultural tool that cuts the soil; plowshare
Word origin
ME schar < OE scear, akin to scieran, to shear
share in Finance
(ʃɛər)
Word forms: (regular plural) shares
noun
(Finance: Investment, Stocks)
A share is one of the equal parts that the value of a company is divided into and that youcan buy as an investment.
I've bought shares in my brother's new company.
People in China are eager to buy shares in new businesses.
A share is one of the equal parts that the value of a company is divided into and that youcan buy as an investment.
Talking about sharesIf their value goes up, shares rise, climb, jump or soar. If their value goes down, shares fall,plunge, tumble, slip or slump. At the end of the day, people say that shares close at a particular price.When a company issues shares, it makes them available to buy. People trade shares when they buy and sell them. If you hold shares in a company, you own some of its shares.
share in Accounting
(ʃɛər)
Word forms: (regular plural) shares
noun
(Accounting: Investing)
A share is one of the equal parts that the value of a company is divided into and that youcan buy as an investment.
I've bought shares in my brother's new company.
People in China are eager to buy shares in new businesses.
A share is one of the equal parts that the value of a company is divided into and that youcan buy as an investment.
More idioms containing
share
the lion's share
COBUILD Collocations
share
fair share
Examples of 'share' in a sentence
share
You have the energy and steady emotions to make sure family responsibilities are shared out fairly.
The Sun (2012)
Websites can be used to share information without the need for printed documents.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We also have to make sure prosperity is shared broadly.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We all love music and want to share it with people.
The Sun (2013)
Prices based on two people sharing a twin room and subject to availability.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
YOU'RE climbing the career ladder and just bursting to share your valuable experience with younger colleagues.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The imaginary gifts often reflect the wish of group members to share a part of themselves.
Herman, Judith Lewis Trauma and Recovery (1992)
Yet it is a poor relation that fails to win its fair share of resources.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You find a subtle way to redesign a relationship so pleasures and responsibilities are shared fairly.
The Sun (2011)
Tell her you love her and miss what you used to share together.
The Sun (2013)
The share price has broadly trebled over the past three years.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The firm prides itself on keeping people informed and sharing knowledge.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Prices based on two people sharing a twin cabin.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Price per person on four sharing.
The Sun (2009)
Have group members share the attributes they've written on their cards.
Christianity Today (2000)
His total interest represents 1.54 per cent of the issued share capital in the company.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In the large group, share these messages and discuss whether or not they fit in with your own philosophy.
Lindenfield, Gael 50 Ways to Become a Self-Confident Woman (1989)
I'd wager that car sharing makes petrol company bosses want to slap their foreheads very hard indeed.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Depending on your circumstances, you might prefer to buy back your share of the business at a much reduced cost to settle the residual debt.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Alternatively, the incoming business partner could buy a share in the LLP direct from the current members.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
share
British English: share /ʃɛə/ NOUN
If you have or do your share of something, you have or do the amount that is reasonable or fair.
She complains that he doesn't do his fair share of the housework.
American English: share
Arabic: قِسْم
Brazilian Portuguese: parte
Chinese: 份额
Croatian: dio
Czech: podíl
Danish: andel
Dutch: aandeel
European Spanish: parte proporcional
Finnish: osuus
French: part
German: Anteil
Greek: μερίδιο
Italian: azione
Japanese: 分け前
Korean: 몫
Norwegian: aksje
Polish: część udział
European Portuguese: parte
Romanian: parte
Russian: доля
Latin American Spanish: parte porción que le corresponde a alguien
Swedish: del
Thai: ส่วนแบ่ง
Turkish: pay
Ukrainian: частка
Vietnamese: phần
British English: share /ʃɛə/ VERB
If you share something with another person, you both have it, use it, do it, or experience it.
Many scientists share similar views.
American English: share
Arabic: يُشَارِكُ
Brazilian Portuguese: compartilhar
Chinese: 分享
Croatian: dijeliti
Czech: dělit se s někým o něco
Danish: dele
Dutch: delen
European Spanish: compartir
Finnish: jakaa muiden kanssa
French: partager
German: teilen
Greek: μοιράζω
Italian: condividere
Japanese: 分ける
Korean: 나누다
Norwegian: dele
Polish: podzielić
European Portuguese: compartilhar
Romanian: a împărtăși
Russian: делить(ся)
Latin American Spanish: compartir
Swedish: dela gemensamt utnyttja
Thai: แบ่งส่วน
Turkish: paylaşmak
Ukrainian: ділити
Vietnamese: chia nhau
All related terms of 'share'
job share
If two people job share , they share the same job by working part-time, for example one person working in the mornings and the other in the afternoons.
share in
If you share in something such as a success or a responsibility , you are one of a number of people who achieve or accept it.
share-out
If you share out an amount of something, you give each person in a group an equal or fair part of it.
bonus share
a share from stock given by a company to existing shareholders
fair share
If you have or do your share of something, you have or do an amount that seems reasonable to you, or to other people.
flat-share
the state of living in a flat where each occupant shares the facilities and expenses
share ideas
An idea is a plan , suggestion , or possible course of action.
share index
A share index is a number that indicates the state of a stock market . It is based on the combined share prices of a set of companies .
share issue
When there is a share issue , shares in a company are made available for people to buy.
share offer
a scheme giving employees an option to buy shares in the company for which they work at a favourable price or discount
share price
the price of an individual share in a company
share shop
A share shop is a shop or internet website where members of the public can buy shares in companies .
time-share
If you have a time-share , you have the right to use a particular property as holiday accommodation for a specific amount of time each year.
golden share
a share in a company that controls at least 51% of the voting rights , esp one retained by the UK government in some privatization issues
lion's share
If a person, group, or project gets the lion's share of something, they get the largest part of it, leaving very little for other people.
market share
A company's market share in a product is the proportion of the total sales of that product that is produced by that company .
share account
a savings account in a credit union
share capital
A company's share capital is the money that shareholders invest in order to start or expand the business.
share market
a highly organized market facilitating the purchase and sale of securities and operated by professional stockbrokers and market makers according to fixed rules
share-milker
(in New Zealand ) a person who lives on a dairy farm milking the owner's herd for an agreed share of the profits and, usually, building his or her own herd simultaneously
share option
A share option is an opportunity for the employees of a company to buy shares at a special price.
share premium
the excess of the amount actually subscribed for an issue of corporate capital over its par value
voting share
shares representing part of the capital issued by a company and entitling their holders to a dividend that varies according to the prosperity of the company, to vote at all meetings of members, and to a claim on the net assets of the company, after the holders of preference shares have been paid
audience share
the percentage of households viewing or listening to a particular television or radio station during a specific period of time
deferred share
a share of stock on which a dividend is not paid until some fixed date or until some conditional event
ordinary share
a share of common stock
priority share
a share in a company that controls at least 51% of the voting rights, esp one retained by the UK government in some privatization issues
share a bed
A bed is a piece of furniture that you lie on when you sleep .
share a cell
A cell is the smallest part of an animal or plant that is able to function independently. Every animal or plant is made up of millions of cells.
share a kiss
If you kiss someone, you touch them with your lips to show affection or sexual desire, or to greet them or say goodbye.
share dividend
A dividend is the part of a company's profits which is paid to people who have shares in the company.
share earnings
the earnings returned on the initial investment amount
share knowledge
Knowledge is information and understanding about a subject which a person has, or which all people have.
share ownership
the owning of shares in a company
preference share
a share of preferred stock
registered share
a stock registered to the owner's name
share a belief
If it is your belief that something is the case, it is your strong opinion that it is the case.
share certificate
a document issued by a company certifying ownership of one or more of its shares
share intelligence
Intelligence is information that is gathered by the government or the army about their country's enemies and their activities.
share of voice
the proportion of the total audience or readership commanded by a media group across its full range of publishing and broadcasting activities
share repurchase
A share repurchase is a situation in which a company buys back its own shares.
share and share alike
with each having an equal share
earnings per share
Earnings per share are the amount of net income from shares divided by the total number of shares outstanding .
FT Share Indexes
any of a number of share indexes published by the Financial Times to reflect various aspects of stock exchange prices
share accommodation
Accommodation is used to refer to buildings or rooms where people live or stay .
share a love of
Love is a strong liking for something, or a belief that it is important.
share a picture
A picture is a photograph .
the lion's share
the largest part of something
Thirty-Share Index
an index of share prices produced by the Financial Times , designed to reflect general price trends : based on the average price of thirty British shares
time sharing
a system of part ownership of a property, such as a flat or villa , for use as a holiday home , whereby each participant buys the right to use the property for the same fixed period annually
Chinese translation of 'share'
share
(ʃɛəʳ)
n(c)
(= part) 一份 (yī fèn)
(Comm, Fin, in company) 股票 (gǔpiào) (支, zhī)
⇒ The firm's shares jumped to 114p.公司的股票涨到114便士。 (Gōngsī de gǔpiào zhǎngdào yībǎi yīshísì biànshì.)
vt
(= have in common)
[room, bed, taxi]合用 (héyòng)
[feature, quality]共有 (gòngyǒu)
⇒ two tribes who share a common language说同一种语言的两个部落 (shuō tóng yī zhǒng yǔyán de liǎng gè bùluò)
(= be jointly responsible for)[job, cooking, task]分担(擔) (fēndān)
(= divide)
to share sth among/between把某物分给(給) ... (bǎ mǒuwù fēngěi ... )
⇒ Share the sweets between the children.把糖分给孩子们吃。 (Bǎ táng fēn gěi háizimen chī.)
to do one's share尽(盡)自己的责(責)任 (jìn zìjǐ de zérèn)
⇒ It helps when a father does his share at home.父亲在家中尽自己的责任会有很大帮助。 (Fùqīn zài jiā zhōng jìn zìjǐ de zérèn huì yǒu hěn dà bāngzhù.)
to get one's share得到自己应(應)得的一份 (dédào zìjǐ yīngdé de yī fèn)
to share sth with sb[room, bed, taxi]和某人合用某物 (hé mǒurén héyòng mǒuwù)
⇒ the huge house that he shared with his sisters他和姊妹们合住的大房子 (tā hé zǐmèimen hézhù de dà fángzi)
(= allow to use) 和某人分享某物 (hé mǒurén fēnxiǎng mǒuwù)
to share in[success, profits, benefits]分享 (fēnxiǎng) [responsibility, work]分担(擔) (fēndān)
All related terms of 'share'
share out
平均分配 píngjūn fēnpèi
to share in
( success, profits, benefits ) 分享 fēnxiǎng
to do one's share
尽(盡)自己的责(責)任 jìn zìjǐ de zérèn ⇒ It helps when a father does his share at home. → 父亲在家中尽自己的责任会有很大帮助。 Fùqīn zài jiā zhōng jìn zìjǐ de zérèn huì yǒu hěn dà bāngzhù.
to get one's share
得到自己应(應)得的一份 dédào zìjǐ yīngdé de yī fèn
to share sth with sb
( room, bed, taxi ) 和某人合用某物 hé mǒurén héyòng mǒuwù ⇒ the huge house that he shared with his sisters → 他和姊妹们合住的大房子 tā hé zǐmèimen hézhù de dà fángzi
the lion's share of sth
某物的最大一部分 mǒuwù de zuì dà yī bùfen
to share sth among/between
把某物分给(給) ... bǎ mǒuwù fēngěi ... ⇒ Share the sweets between the children. → 把糖分给孩子们吃。 Bǎ táng fēn gěi háizimen chī.
he did me out of my share
他把我那份儿(兒)夺(奪)去了 tā bǎ wǒ nà fènr duóqù le
(noun)
Definition
a part or portion of something that belongs to or is contributed by a person or group
I have had more than my share of adventures.
Synonyms
part
A large part of his earnings went on repaying the bank loan.
portion
his portion of the inheritance
quota
The quota of four tickets per person had been reduced to two.
ration
The meat ration was down to one pound per person per week.
lot
The receivers are keen to sell the stores as one lot.
cut (informal)
The lawyers, of course, will take their cut of the profits.
due
division
Each was divided into several divisions.
contribution
proportion
A proportion of the rent is met by the city council.
allowance
I weighed out my allowance of sugar.
whack (informal)
I pay a sizeable whack of capital gains tax.
allotment
His meagre allotment of gas had to be saved for emergencies.
1 (verb)
Definition
to divide and distribute
the small income he has shared with his brother
Synonyms
divide
Divide the soup among four bowls.
split
Split the wages between you.
distribute
He began to distribute jobs among his friends.
assign
Later in the year, she'll assign them research papers.
apportion
They are even-handed in apportioning the blame.
parcel out
divvy up (informal)
2 (verb)
Definition
to receive or contribute a portion of
Share the cost of the flowers.
Synonyms
go halves on
divide
go fifty-fifty on (informal)
go Dutch on (informal)
Phrasal verbs
See share in something
See share something out
Additional synonyms
in the sense of allotment
His meagre allotment of gas had to be saved for emergencies.
Synonyms
assignment,
share,
measure,
grant,
allowance,
portion,
quota,
lot,
ration,
allocation,
stint,
appropriation,
stipend,
apportionment
in the sense of allowance
I weighed out my allowance of sugar.
Synonyms
portion,
lot,
share,
amount,
measure,
grant,
pension,
subsidy,
quota,
allocation,
stint,
annuity,
allotment,
remittance,
stipend,
apportionment
in the sense of apportion
Definition
to divide out in shares
They are even-handed in apportioning the blame.
Synonyms
divide,
share,
deal,
distribute,
assign,
allocate,
dispense,
give out,
allot,
mete out,
dole out,
measure out,
parcel out,
ration out
Synonyms of 'share'
share
Explore 'share' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of assign
Definition
to give a task or duty (to someone)
Later in the year, she'll assign them research papers.
Synonyms
give,
set,
grant,
allocate,
give out,
consign,
allot,
apportion
in the sense of cut
Definition
a portion or share
The lawyers, of course, will take their cut of the profits.
Synonyms
share,
piece,
slice,
percentage,
portion,
kickback,
rake-off (slang)
in the sense of distribute
Definition
to share (something) among the members of a particular group
He began to distribute jobs among his friends.
Synonyms
share,
give,
deal,
divide,
assign,
administer,
allocate,
dispose,
dispense,
allot,
mete out,
dole out,
apportion,
measure out
in the sense of division
Definition
one of the parts into which something is divided
Each was divided into several divisions.
Synonyms
part,
bit,
piece,
section,
sector,
class,
category,
segment,
portion,
fraction,
compartment
in the sense of lot
Definition
to join with voluntarily and share the fortunes of someone
The receivers are keen to sell the stores as one lot.
Synonyms
share,
group,
set,
piece,
collection,
portion,
parcel,
batch
in the sense of portion
Definition
a part belonging to a person or group
his portion of the inheritance
Synonyms
share,
division,
allowance,
lot,
measure,
quantity,
quota,
ration,
allocation,
allotment
in the sense of proportion
Definition
relative size or extent
A proportion of the rent is met by the city council.
Synonyms
part,
share,
cut (informal),
amount,
measure,
division,
percentage,
segment,
quota,
fraction
in the sense of quota
Definition
the prescribed number or quantity allowed, required, or admitted
The quota of four tickets per person had been reduced to two.
Synonyms
share,
allowance,
ration,
allocation,
part,
cut (informal),
limit,
proportion,
slice,
quantity,
portion,
assignment,
whack (informal),
dispensation
in the sense of ration
Definition
a fixed allowance of something that is scarce, such as food or petrol in wartime
The meat ration was down to one pound per person per week.