To share meaning in English

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Definition

to share: to divide, to distribute, to assign verb
Will you share your lunch with me? I'm hungry and I see you have lots of food.
a share: a part, a portion, a cut noun
I have my share of responsibility in this, as well. The responsibility is partly mine.
Share is also used in the stock-exchange to speak of a "part" or "stock":
I have shares in several oil companies which have risen since the invasion of Iraq.
(a) shared (bathroom): (a bathroom) used by more than one person, (a) communal (bathroom) adjective

UK: Darling, I want to share everything with you!
US: Yes, but sharing the same toothbrush is not nice.

Examples

  • "I see you manage your own share portfolio."
  • "Edward : I want to tell you all my secrets, but there are some I just can't share..."
  • "Do this, buy 200 shares..."
  • "Philip : Brian, buy shares in Super Platinum Incorporated."
  • "2000 shares to be exact."
  • "Thank you for allowing me to see into your lovely soul, and for sharing so much of yourself with me."
  • "I share it with a monkey."
  • "Warning: Sharing this information can lead to death, excommunication."
  • "Philip : I am indeed lucky to have met a woman who shares my love of feminist literature, my strict vegetarian diet and above all, who shares my belief in a monogamous marriage built on celibacy."
  • "I want to tell you all my secrets, but there are some I just can't share"
  • "I share a room and a bed with a Japanese boy called Masaki, but he is not a very good roommate."
  • "Stock is currently trading at $55 a share, but rising fast."
  • "Bill : Mr.Delavigne, if you start with 200 shares..."
  • "I can't wait to share Tonton Hubert's foie gras with you!"
  • "On the other hand, if the company would like to reimburse me for this expense, I would be willing to share the stapler with the rest of the staff."
  • "The Board is pleased to inform shareholders that the dividend per share will be 16.3¢."
  • "I'm calling because I've got some interesting inside information that I'd like to share with you."

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