Share: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ”„
Add to dictionary

share

 

[ สƒษ›หr ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

finance

To give a portion of something to another person or group.

Synonyms

allocate, apportion, distribute, divide.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
share

Use 'share' when you talk about giving a part of something you have to someone else, often in an informal or friendly manner.

  • Can you share your chocolate with me? Let's share our ideas during the meeting
divide

Use 'divide' when you are separating something into parts or groups. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

  • Let's divide the pizza into four slices
  • The project team was divided into two groups
distribute

Use 'distribute' when you are handing out items, shares, or responsibilities among a group of people or over a certain area.

  • The teacher will distribute the exam papers
  • Food was distributed to the flood victims
allocate

Use 'allocate' in formal contexts where you are assigning resources, tasks, or time in an organized manner.

  • The manager will allocate the budget for next quarter
  • We need to allocate tasks for the project
apportion

Use 'apportion' when you are dividing and distributing something, often in a fair or specific proportionate manner. This term is often used in legal or formal contexts.

  • The committee will apportion the costs among all members
  • The inheritance was apportioned equally among the siblings

Examples of usage

  • He decided to share his dessert with his friend.
  • They agreed to share the profits equally.
  • She shares her knowledge with her colleagues.
  • We should share our resources to help each other.
  • The company shares information with its employees.
Context #2 | Noun

social media

A post or content that is shared on a social media platform.

Synonyms

content, post, tweet, update.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
share

Use this word when you want to show someone something you like or find useful on social media. It's a general term for sending content to others, especially in personal or informal conversations.

  • I want to share this funny video with my friends.
  • She shared her vacation photos on Facebook.
post

Use this word when you want to upload or publish something to social media or a blog. It is suitable for both personal and professional contexts.

  • I'm going to post a picture on Instagram.
  • She posts weekly updates on her blog.
content

This term is used when referring to the information, videos, images, or text that are created and shared online. It is often used in professional settings, such as marketing or media production.

  • The website needs more high-quality content.
  • He creates content for a popular YouTube channel.
update

Use this word when providing the latest information or changes about a situation. It's suitable for both personal and professional contexts, often to inform others about new developments.

  • The company will update its privacy policy soon.
  • She posted an update about her trip on Facebook.
tweet

This term is specific to the social media platform Twitter. It means to publish a short message, image, or link on Twitter. It is informal and often used in real-time to share thoughts or news.

  • He tweeted about the concert he attended.
  • They used Twitter to tweet live updates about the event.

Examples of usage

  • I saw your share on Facebook, it was really interesting.
  • She received a lot of shares on her latest Instagram post.
  • The article got thousands of shares on Twitter.

Translations

Translations of the word "share" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compartilhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช teilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbagi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดั–ะปะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzieliฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฑๆœ‰ใ™ใ‚‹ (kyลyลซ suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท partager

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compartir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paylaลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์œ ํ•˜๋‹ค (gong-yuhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุงุฑูƒุฉ (mushaaraka)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sdรญlet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdieฤพaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ไบซ (fฤ“nxiวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ deila

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปั–ััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gaziareba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paylaลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compartir

Etymology

The word 'share' originated from the Old English word 'scearu', meaning 'a cutting, shearing, or division'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of dividing or distributing something among multiple parties. The use of 'share' in the context of social media arose with the rise of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where users could distribute content with their networks.

See also: sharable, shareable, shared, shareholder, shareholders, shares, sharing, unshared.

Word Frequency Rank

At #776 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.