# share

/ˈʃɛɹ/ (US) · /ʃˈeə/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/share
Updated: 2026-07-22

## Senses

### 1. to use together

verb · CEFR A1

to use or have something at the same time as someone else.

For teachers: to have, use, or experience something in common with others.

- The two sisters had to share a bedroom until they moved to a bigger house.
- In many traditional cultures, families share large communal meals as a way to reinforce social bonds and ensure everyone is fed.

Usage: Often used with the preposition 'with'.

### 2. to give a portion

verb · CEFR A1

to give part of what you have to another person.

For teachers: to divide a whole and distribute portions to others for their use or consumption.

- I forgot my lunch, so my friend offered to share her sandwich with me.
- The charity encourages wealthy donors to share their resources with those living in extreme poverty.

### 3. to tell information

verb · CEFR B1

to tell someone your thoughts, feelings, or news.

For teachers: to communicate or reveal information, ideas, or emotions to others.

- Thank you for sharing your story with the group today.
- The whistleblower decided to share confidential documents with the press to expose the company's illegal activities.

### 4. social media/computing

verb · CEFR A2

to post content online so other people can see it.

For teachers: to distribute digital content or provide access to network resources.

- If you like this video, please share it with your friends on social media.
- The system administrator configured the server to share the printer across the entire local office network.

### 5. a portion

noun · CEFR B1

a part of something that has been divided between several people.

For teachers: a portion or part of something that is allotted to or contributed by an individual.

- We all did the work, so we should all get an equal share of the profit.
- The youngest brother complained that he didn't receive his fair share of the inheritance after the estate was settled.

### 6. company stock

noun · CEFR B2

one of the equal parts that a company is divided into, which people can buy.

For teachers: one of the equal fractional units into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided.

- He decided to invest his savings by buying shares in a local technology company.
- The company's share price plummeted following the announcement of a significant quarterly loss and the resignation of the CEO.

### 7. plough blade

noun · CEFR C2 · Technical

the sharp metal part of a plough that cuts into the soil.

For teachers: the cutting blade or distal part of a plough that makes the horizontal cut in the soil.

- The farmer had to replace the rusty share before he could start planting.
- Modern agricultural machinery often utilises reinforced steel shares to penetrate compacted soil more efficiently than traditional designs.

## Examples

- I paid my share of the dinner bill.
- The company's share price dropped significantly after the quarterly earnings report was released to the public.
- While every team member contributed to the project's success, the lead designer claimed a disproportionate share of the credit during the final presentation.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.