Meaning & Definition of Share in English

1. Assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

• "He wanted his share in cash"

2. Any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate

• "He bought 100 shares of ibm at the market price"

3. The allotment of some amount by dividing something

• "Death gets more than its share of attention from theologians"

4. The part played by a person in bringing about a result

• "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"

• "They all did their share of the work"

5. A sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil

1. Have in common

• "Our children share a love of music"

• "The two countries share a long border"

2. Use jointly or in common

3. Have, give, or receive a share of

• "We shared the cake"

4. Give out as one's portion or share

5. Communicate

• "I'd like to share this idea with you"