share
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: sharespast: sharedpp: shareding: sharing
This word carries a strong social connotation of generosity, cooperation, and mutual trust. It suggests a voluntary act of dividing resources to create a sense of community or equity, moving from a state of individual possession to collective access.
Countable when referring to a specific portion of a pie or a single unit of company stock. Uncountable when referring to the general act of sharing as a virtue or habit.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[someone][something]
To give a portion of something to others.
"I will share my sandwich with you."
Transitive Verb
[something][someone]
To tell someone about a personal experience or feeling.
"She shared her secrets with her best friend."
Intransitive Verb
[doing]
To use or possess something together with others.
"The two roommates share a small apartment."