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Definition share in American English

share verb

verb
/ʃer/
1

to use or to have something at the same time as someone else

Example

Do you mind sharing a table?

Example

There's only one copy left, so we'll have to share.

Example

I share this apartment with five other people.

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1.1

to do something or to be responsible for something with someone else

Example

We share responsibility for meeting the targets.

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2

to allow someone to use or have something you own

Example

He would never share his toys with me.

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2.1

to give a part of something to someone else

Example

I'm going to share this five ways, okay?

Example

The money will be shared out between 30 different environmental organizations.

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3

to have the same opinion or feeling as someone else

Example

I share the views expressed by my wife.

Example

Not everyone will share your enthusiasm for this plan.

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4

to tell someone something

Example

Thanks for sharing.

Example

They meet to share stories and relive old memories.

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Definition share in American English