shared
word · lemma: share
Definition
Used by two or more people, or given, felt, or experienced together. It is the past form of 'share' and is also very common as an adjective before a noun.
Usage & Nuances
As an adjective, 'shared' often appears in phrases like 'shared room', 'shared responsibility', and 'shared experience'. It suggests something in common, not private or individual. As a verb form, it follows subjects + 'shared' in the past: 'We shared a taxi.' Do not confuse it with 'common': 'shared' stresses participation by specific people.
Example Sentences
They have a shared goal.
basic
We shared an office for six months, so I got to know her pretty well.
natural
We use a shared kitchen in our apartment.
basic
The two friends shared a pizza.
basic
That trip gave us a shared memory we'll never forget.
natural
There's a shared sense that things need to change.
natural