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Definition share in American English

share noun

noun
/ʃer/
1

a part of a total number or amount of something that is divided between several people or things

Example

He has no right to a share in the profits.

Example

Britain's share of world trade had steadily declined.

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1.1

a part of the total amount of work or responsibility of several people

Example

He does his share of the cooking.

Example

Jane has accepted her share of the blame.

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2

a reasonable or normal amount of something

Example

He has suffered more than his fair share of disappointments.

Example

We certainly had our share of good fortune.

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3

one of the equal parts of a company that you can buy as a way of investing money

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3.1

relating to shares

Example

Share prices fell on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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Definition share in American English