share

share
share1
noun
1》 a part or portion of a larger amount which is divided among or contributed by a number of people.
    ↘any of the equal parts into which a company's capital is divided.
    ↘part-ownership of property.
2》 the allotted or due amount of something expected to be had or done.
    ↘a contribution to something.
verb
1》 have a share of with another or others.
    ↘(often share something out) give a share of (something) to another or others.
    ↘possess in common with others.
    ↘(share in) have a part in (an activity).
2》 tell someone about.
Phrases
share and share alike have or receive an equal share.
Derivatives
shareable (also sharable) adjective
sharer noun
Origin
OE scearu, of Gmc origin; related to shear.
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share2
noun short for ploughshare.

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