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noun(share)

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

Synonyms: contribution, part,

Examples:

They all did their share of the work.

noun(share)

assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

Synonyms: part, percentage, portion,

Examples:

He wanted his share in cash.

noun(share)

a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil

Synonyms: ploughshare, plowshare,

noun(share)

the allotment of some amount by dividing something

Synonyms: parcel, portion,

Examples:

Death gets more than its share of attention from theologians.

verb(share)

give out as one's portion or share

Synonyms: apportion, deal, divvy up, portion out,

verb(share)

have, give, or receive a share of

Synonyms: partake, partake in,

Examples:

We shared the cake.

noun(share)

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

Examples:

He bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price.

verb(share)

communicate

Examples:

I'd like to share this idea with you.

verb(share)

have in common

Examples:

Our children share a love of music.
The two countries share a long border.

verb(share)

use jointly or in common

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