share
word
/ˈʃɛɹ/
shair
/ʃˈeə/
shair
Definition
To give part of something you have to someone else, or to use something together. Also, a 'share' is a unit of ownership in a company.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, 'share' is common in instructions ('Please share this with your friends'). As a noun (finance), 'a share' means ownership in a company (UK English; US: 'stock'). Collocations: 'share a room', 'share information'. Often used online: 'share a post/photo'. Don't confuse with 'divide' (to separate).
Spanish: compartir - acción (finanzas)Portuguese (BR): compartilhar - ação (finanças)Portuguese (PT): partilhar - ação (finanças)Chinese (Simplified): 分享 - 股份（金融）Chinese (Traditional): 分享 - 股份（金融）Hindi: साझा करना - शेयर (वित्त)Arabic: يشارك - سهم (مالية)Bengali: ভাগ করা - ভাগ (অংশীদারি)Russian: делиться - акция (ценная бумага)Japanese: 共有する - シェア (株式)Vietnamese: chia sẻ - cổ phần (công ty)Korean: 공유하다 - 주식 (회사 지분)Turkish: paylaşmak - hisse (şirket hissesi)Urdu: حصہ بانٹنا - حصہ (کمپنی میں)Indonesian: berbagi - saham (perusahaan)
Example Sentences
Can you share your book with me?
basic
We share a room at college.
basic
She bought one share in the company.
basic
Let me share this link with you real quick.
natural
Thanks for sharing your story with us.
natural
Do you want to share a pizza tonight?
natural