HyperDic: share

English > 10 senses of the word share:
VERBstativesharehave in common
possessionshareuse jointly or in common
possessionshare, partake, partake inhave, give, or receive a share of
possessionshare, divvy up, portion out, apportion, dealgive out as one's portion or share
communicationsharecommunicate
NOUNpossessionshare, portion, part, percentageassets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
possessionshareany of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate
actshare, parcel, portionthe allotment of some amount by dividing something
actshare, contribution, partthe part played by a person in bringing about a result
artifactshare, plowshare, ploughsharea sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
share > pronunciation
Soundssheh'r
Rhymesaffair ... wheelchair: 116 rhymes with ehr...
English > share: 10 senses > noun 1, possession
Meaningassets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group.
Example"he wanted his share in cash"
Synonymsportion, part, percentage
Part ofnet income, net, net profit, lucre, profit, profits, earningsThe excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Narrowerallotment, allocationA share set aside for a specific purpose
allowanceAn amount allowed or granted / granted (as during a given period)
cutA share of the profits / profits
dispensationA share that has been dispensed or distributed
doleA share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
interest, stake(law) a right or legal share of something
profit sharingA system in which employees receive a share of the net profits of the business
rationA fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)
slice, pieceA share of something
splitA promised or claimed share of loot or money
trancheA portion of something (especially money)
wayA portion of something divided into shares
BroaderassetsAnything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
Spanishparte, porcentaje
Catalanpart, percentatge
Verbssharehave, give, or receive a share of
English > share: 10 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningAny 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"he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price"
Part ofstockThe capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
Broaderstock certificate, stockA certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation
Spanishacción
Catalanacció
English > share: 10 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe allotment of some amount by dividing something.
Example"death gets more than its share of attention from theologians"
Synonymsparcel, portion
Broaderallotment, apportionment, apportioning, allocation, parceling, parcelling, assignationThe act of distributing by allotting / allotting or apportioning
Spanishparte, porción, trozo
Catalanporció, tros
Verbssharegive out as one's portion or share
sharehave, give, or receive a share of
English > share: 10 senses > noun 4, act
MeaningThe part played by a person in bringing about a result.
Example "they all did their share of the work"
Synonymscontribution, part
NarrowerendThe part you are expected to play
Broaderattempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, tryearnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish / accomplish something
Spanishaportación, contribución, participación
Catalanaportació, contribució, participació
English > share: 10 senses > noun 5, artifact
MeaningA sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil.
Synonymsplowshare, ploughshare
Part ofmoldboard plow, mouldboard ploughplow that has a moldboard
BroaderwedgeSomething solid that is usable as an inclined plane (shaped like a V) that can be pushed between two things to separate them
Spanishreja del arado, reja
Catalanrella
English > share: 10 senses > verb 1, stative
MeaningHave in common.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s something with something
Examples
  • "Our children share a love of music"
  • "The two countries share a long border"
NarrowerosculateHave at least three points in common with
partakeHave some of the qualities or attributes of something
Broaderoverlapcoincide partially or wholly
Spanishcompartir
Catalancompartir
Nounssharinghaving in common
English > share: 10 senses > verb 2, possession
MeaningUse jointly or in common.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s something
Narrowercommunalize, communalisemake something the property of the commune or community
double upShare a room or a bed designed for only one person
poolcombine into a common fund
Broaderuse, utilize, utilise, apply, employput into service
Spanishcompartir
Catalancompartir
Nounssharingusing or enjoying / enjoying / enjoying something jointly with others
English > share: 10 senses > verb 3, possession
MeaningHave, give, or receive a share of.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"We shared the cake"
Synonymspartake, partake in
Narrowercut inAllow someone to have a share or profit
Broaderget, acquireCome into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Spanishcompartir, participar en, tomar parte en
Catalancompartir, contribuir a, participar en, prendre part en
Nounssharethe allotment of some amount by dividing something
shareassets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
sharersomeone who has or gives or receives a part or a share
English > share: 10 senses > verb 4, possession
MeaningGive out as one's portion or share.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Synonymsdivvy up, portion out, apportion, deal
Entailsseparate, divide, partcome apart
Entailed byadmeasureDetermine the quantity of someone's share
Broaderdistribute, give out, hand out, pass outGive to several people
Spanishdesglosar, prorratear
Catalandesglossar, prorratejar
Nounssharethe allotment of some amount by dividing something
sharersomeone who has or gives or receives a part or a share
sharinga distribution in shares
English > share: 10 senses > verb 5, communication
MeaningCommunicate.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"I'd like to share this idea with you"
Broadercommunicate, intercommunicatetransmit thoughts or feelings
Spanishcompartir
Catalancompartir
Nounssharingsharing thoughts and feelings

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