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Definition share in British English

share noun

noun
/ʃeə(r)/
1

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

Example

Britain's share of world trade had steadily declined.

Example

He has no right to a share in profits.

Synonyms and related words
moiety share proportion
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.

Synonyms and related words
moiety share proportion
2

a reasonable or normal amount of something

Example

We certainly had our share of good fortune.

Example

He has suffered more than his fair share of disappointments.

Synonyms and related words
moiety share proportion
3

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

Example

The scheme allows employees to buy shares in the company.

Synonyms and related words
annuity arbitrage blue chip
3.1

relating to shares

Example

Share prices fell on the Tokyo Stock Exchange today.

Synonyms and related words
bear bearish bear market
Definition share in British English