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Meaning of 'share' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Share [ n.]
- The part (usually an iron or steel plate) of a plow which cuts the ground at the bottom of a furrow; a plowshare.
- The part which opens the ground for the reception of the seed, in a machine for sowing seed.
2 . Share [ v.]
- A certain quantity; a portion; a part; a division; as, a small share of prudence.
- Especially, the part allotted or belonging to one, of any property or interest owned by a number; a portion among others; an apportioned lot; an allotment; a dividend.
- Hence, one of a certain number of equal portions into which any property or invested capital is divided; as, a ship owned in ten shares.
- The pubes; the sharebone.
3 . Share [ v. i.]
- To have part; to receive a portion; to partake, enjoy, or suffer with others.
4 . Share [ v. t.]
- To part among two or more; to distribute in portions; to divide.
- To partake of, use, or experience, with others; to have a portion of; to take and possess in common; as, to share a shelter with another.
- To cut; to shear; to cleave; to divide.

Meaning of 'share' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . share [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the allotment of some amount by dividing something
Example in sentence:
  • death gets more than its share of attention from theologians
Meaning (2):
- 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
Example in sentence:
  • he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price
Meaning (3):
- assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
Example in sentence:
  • he wanted his share in cash
Meaning (4):
- the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
Example in sentence:
  • I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project;
  • they all did their share of the work
5 . share [ v]
Meaning (5):
- communicate
Example in sentence:
  • I'd like to share this idea with you
Meaning (6):
- have in common
Example in sentence:
  • Our children share a love of music;
  • The two countries share a long border
Meaning (7):
- have, give, or receive a share of
Example in sentence:
  • We shared the cake

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