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share

1 of 2noun
/ʃɛr/
Forms:shares
1

any of the equal portions of a company's stock that is available for public to buy and gain benefit

  • She bought 100 shares of the tech startup during its IPO.
  • Each share in the company gives you one vote at the annual meeting.
  • The value of his shares doubled after the positive earnings report.
  • Dividends are paid per share to all stockholders quarterly.
  • Selling your shares now would mean missing out on future growth.
2

assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

3

the act of dividing or distributing something among a group of people

  • Each member of the team received an equal share of the profits from the successful project.
  • She felt honored to receive her share of the credit for the group's hard work.
  • They each took a share of the workload to ensure the project would be completed on time.
  • Everyone at the table took their share of the pizza, leaving no slice behind.
  • The siblings divided the inheritance into equal shares to avoid any disputes.
Synonyms:
4

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

5

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

6

the action of posting or reposting a message on social media platforms