shares
word · lemma: share
/ˈʃɛɹz/
shairz
/ʃˈeəz/
shairz
Definition
Shares are equal parts of something, especially ownership in a company. If you own shares, you own a small part of that business.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in finance to mean company ownership. In everyday English, 'share' can also mean a part for each person, but 'shares' strongly suggests stocks in business contexts. Common combinations include 'buy shares', 'sell shares', 'own shares', and 'share price'.
Spanish: acciones - participacionesPortuguese (BR): ações - cotasPortuguese (PT): ações - quotasChinese (Simplified): 股份 - 股票Chinese (Traditional): 股份 - 股票Hindi: शेयर - हिस्सेदारीArabic: أسهم - حصصBengali: শেয়ারRussian: акцииJapanese: 株式Vietnamese: cổ phiếuKorean: 주식Turkish: hisse senetleriUrdu: حصصIndonesian: saham
Example Sentences
She bought ten shares in the company.
basic
He owns shares in a small bank.
basic
The price of these shares went up today.
basic
My dad sold his shares before the market dropped.
natural
I'm thinking about buying some tech shares this year.
natural
A lot of people panic and sell their shares too early.
natural