Word
shared
US/ˈʃɛɹd/
UK/ʃˈeəd/
Definition
adj. used, owned, or experienced by two or more people at the same time.
adj. held, used, or experienced in common by two or more parties.
Examples
“She shared her lunch with a friend who forgot theirs.”
“The two startups shared an office space for six months to keep their initial costs low.”
“In a healthy collaborative environment, team members are encouraged to share their findings early, even if the data remains preliminary and subject to further rigorous peer review.”
Examples
simple
“She shared her lunch with a friend who forgot theirs.”
contextual
“The two startups shared an office space for six months to keep their initial costs low.”
complex
“In a healthy collaborative environment, team members are encouraged to share their findings early, even if the data remains preliminary and subject to further rigorous peer review.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “shared” in context.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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