share

A part of something divided between people, or the part one person receives.

• Everyone got an equal share.
• My share of the bill was twenty euros.
• She gave her brother a share of the prize money.

How to use it: a share of something (He received a share of the profits.)

Similar words: portion, part, cut

Common phrases: share of something, fair share, equal share, your share

One of the equal parts of a company that people can buy and own.

• She bought shares in the company.
• The share price fell sharply yesterday.
• Each share gives its owner a small part of the business.

How to use it: a share in something (He owns shares in a small technology company.)

Similar words: stock

Common phrases: buy a share, share price, ordinary share

A folder or other computer resource set up so people can use it through a network.

• Save the file on the share.
• The network share is available to all staff.
• You need permission to open this share.

Similar words: shared resource, shared folder

Common phrases: file share, network share, create a share

To use or have something together with another person.

• We share a room.
• I shared a flat with two friends.
• Can we share your computer this afternoon?

How to use it: share something with someone (She shares an office with her sister.)

Similar words: use jointly

Common phrases: share a room, share with someone, share an office

To divide something between people so each gets or pays a part.

• We shared a pizza.
• The three friends shared the cost of a taxi.
• They shared the prize money equally.

How to use it: share something between people (They shared the cake between four children.); share something with someone (I shared the bill with my friend.)

Similar words: split, divide

Common phrases: share a cake, share the cost, share between people

To give someone some of what you have to use or eat.

• Please share your sweets.
• She shared her lunch with a hungry classmate.
• Would you share some of your water with me?

How to use it: share something with someone (He shared his biscuits with the other children.)

Similar words: give a portion

Common phrases: share your food, share with someone, share some sweets

To tell other people information, ideas, or feelings.

• She shared some good news.
• He shared his fears with a close friend.
• Would you like to share your ideas with the group?

How to use it: share something with someone (I shared my plans with my parents.)

Similar words: tell, communicate, disclose

Opposites: withhold

Common phrases: share a story, share with someone, share your thoughts