shares
|share-s|
🇺🇸
/ʃɛrz/
🇬🇧
/ʃɛəz/
(share)
division or portion
Etymology
'share' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'scearu,' where 'scearu' meant 'a division or portion.'
'scearu' transformed into the Middle English word 'schare,' and eventually became the modern English word 'share.'
Initially, it meant 'a division or portion,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a part or portion of a larger amount that is divided among a number of people or to which a number of people contribute.
Each partner received an equal share of the profits.
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Noun 2
a unit of ownership in a company or financial asset.
She bought 100 shares of the company.
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Verb 1
to have a portion of (something) with another or others.
They share a love for music.
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Verb 2
to tell someone about (something) so that they can understand it too.
She shared her experiences with the group.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35