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When you hungrily eye the pizzas your friends ordered, count everyone in the room, and then mentally divide the number of slices by the number of people, you're figuring out your share, or portion, of pizza.

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The part (usually an iron or steel plate) of a plow which cuts the ground at the bottom of a furrow; a plowshare.

Noun
any one of a number of individual efforts in a common endeavor; "I am proud of my contribution to the team''s success"; "they all did their share of the work"

Noun
the result of parcelling out or sharing; "death gets more than its share of attention from theologicans"

Noun
a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil

Noun
assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; "he wanted his share in cash"

Noun
any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate; "he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price"

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Verb
communicate; "I''d like to share this idea with you"

Verb
give out as one''s portion or share

Verb
have, give, or receive a share of; "We shared the cake"

Verb
use jointly or in common

Verb
have in common; "Our children share a love of music"; "The two countries share a long border"


n.
The part (usually an iron or steel plate) of a plow which cuts the ground at the bottom of a furrow; a plowshare.

n.
The part which opens the ground for the reception of the seed, in a machine for sowing seed.

v.
A certain quantity; a portion; a part; a division; as, a small share of prudence.

v.
Especially, the part allotted or belonging to one, of any property or interest owned by a number; a portion among others; an apportioned lot; an allotment; a dividend.

v.
Hence, one of a certain number of equal portions into which any property or invested capital is divided; as, a ship owned in ten shares.

v.
The pubes; the sharebone.

v. t.
To part among two or more; to distribute in portions; to divide.

v. t.
To partake of, use, or experience, with others; to have a portion of; to take and possess in common; as, to share a shelter with another.

v. t.
To cut; to shear; to cleave; to divide.

v. i.
To have part; to receive a portion; to partake, enjoy, or suffer with others.


Share

Share , n. [OE. schar, AS. scear; akin to OHG. scaro, G. schar, pflugshar, and E. shear, v. See Shear.] 1. The part (usually an iron or steel plate) of a plow which cuts the ground at the bottom of a furrow; a plowshare. 2. The part which opens the ground for the reception of the seed, in a machine for sowing seed. Knight.

Share

Share, n. [OE. share, AS. scearu, scaru, fr. sceran to shear, cut. See Shear, v.] 1. A certain quantity; a portion; a part; a division; as, a small share of prudence. 2. Especially, the part allotted or belonging to one, of any property or interest owned by a number; a portion among others; an apportioned lot; an allotment; a dividend. "My share of fame." Dryden. 3. Hence, one of a certain number of equal portions into which any property or invested capital is divided; as, a ship owned in ten shares. 4. The pubes; the sharebone. [Obs.] Holland. To go shares, to partake; to be equally concerned. -- Share and share alike, in equal shares.

Share

Share, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shared ; p. pr. & vb. n. Sharing.] 1. To part among two or more; to distribute in portions; to divide.
Suppose I share my fortune equally between my children and a stranger.
2. To partake of, use, or experience, with others; to have a portion of; to take and possess in common; as, to share a shelter with another.
While avarice and rapine share the land.
3. To cut; to shear; to cleave; to divide. [Obs.]
The shared visage hangs on equal sides.

Share

Share , v. i. To have part; to receive a portion; to partake, enjoy, or suffer with others.
A right of inheritance gave every one a title to share in the goods of his father.

The part (usually an iron or steel plate) of a plow which cuts the ground at the bottom of a furrow; a plowshare.

A certain quantity; a portion; a part; a division; as, a small share of prudence.

To part among two or more; to distribute in portions; to divide.

To have part; to receive a portion; to partake, enjoy, or suffer with others.

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Usage Examples

And for the city's birthday, we will host events in every neighborhood of the city, inviting all of our residents to share in the celebration of Boston's great epic - the story of neighbors who support one another where it matters most.

Before computers, telephone lines and television connect us, we all share the same air, the same oceans, the same mountains and rivers. We are all equally responsible for protecting them.

As a chef, I had started working with groups like Share Our Strength and various local food banks in New York, raising money for hunger-related issues. And not only me, but the entire restaurant industry has been very focused on this issue.

American and Israel share a special bond. Our relationship is unique among all nations. Like America, Israel is a strong democracy, a symbol of freedom, and an oasis of liberty, a home to the oppressed and persecuted.

Between France and Senegal there's a history. There's a language that we both speak. There's a culture that we share and to which both of our peoples have contributed. But beyond our history, beyond our language, beyond the links that have united us for so long, what unites us today is the future.

A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.

All who joy would win must share it. Happiness was born a Twin.

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Other Usage Examples

Aye, I'm tellin' ye, happiness is one of the few things in this world that doubles every time you share it with someone else.

Balance is key: I need to be successful in my career to feel fulfilled, be surrounded by people I care about to share it with, and have my health to be able to do the things I love to do!

And most importantly perhaps, children can learn about their rights, share their knowledge with the children of other nations, identify problems with them and establish how they might work together to address them.

But, I think it's great to be able to work with established directors, and then also first-timers. I feel like you learn from both of them, but then you can go and share your knowledge with each of them. That's really fantastic!

But, my dear sirs, when peace does come, you may call on me for any thing. Then will I share with you the last cracker, and watch with you to shield your homes and families against danger from every quarter.

As part of my relationship with my wife and my daughter, and we share everything and talk about everything.

And I thought I would just share with you what science says today about silicone breast implants. If you have them, you're healthier than if you don't. In fact, there's no science that shows that silicone breast implants are detrimental and, in fact, they make you healthier.

A father is a person who's around, participating in a child's life. He's a teacher who helps to guide and shape and mold that young person, someone for that young person to talk to, to share with, their ups and their downs, their fears and their concerns.

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