share

/ʃɛr/

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Also a noun

Meaning

  1. To have, use, or experience something together with others.

    • We shared an office for two years before the team expanded.

    • Do the children always share their toys so nicely?

  2. To divide something into portions and distribute them among two or more people.

    • The committee shared the surplus funds among several local charities.

    • They did not share the prize money fairly after the competition.

  3. To tell other people about one's thoughts, feelings, or information.

    • The speaker shared personal stories about overcoming adversity during her career.

    • Would you mind sharing your notes with the rest of the class?

How it's used

When this means “use or experience together”

  • share an apartment

“share it.”

They share an apartment near the university.

When this means “tell or post information”

  • share your opinion

“share it.”

Please share your opinion with the team.

Collocations

  • share a room
  • share an interest
  • share the cost
  • share information
  • share thoughts

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