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Definition share in British English

share verb

verb
/ʃeə(r)/
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 flat with five other people.

Synonyms and related words
share divide distribute
1.1

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

Example

We share responsibility for meeting the targets.

Synonyms and related words
join in share pull together
2

to give a part of something to someone else

Example

I'm going to share this 5 ways, okay?

Example

The money will be shared between 30 different environmental organizations.

Synonyms and related words
share divide distribute
2.1

to allow someone to use or to have something that you own

Example

He would never share his toys with me.

Synonyms and related words
share divide distribute
3

to have the same opinion or feeling as someone else

Example

I share the views expressed by my colleague.

Example

Not everyone will share your enthusiasm for this scheme.

Synonyms and related words
agree go along with concur
4

to tell someone something

Example

Thanks for sharing.

Example

They meet to share secrets and relive old memories.

Example

Newsgroups enable patients to share information.

Synonyms and related words
tell deliver report
Definition share in British English