Shares: meaning, definitions and examples

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shares

 

[ ʃɛrz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

financial

A share is a unit of ownership in a company, representing a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings. Shareholders receive dividends as a return on their investment.

Synonyms

equity, ownership, stock

Examples of usage

  • She owns shares in several tech companies.
  • The value of shares on the stock market can fluctuate daily.
Context #2 | Noun

social media

A share on social media refers to the act of reposting or forwarding someone else's content on your own profile. It is a way to spread information or show support for a particular post.

Synonyms

forward, repost, spread

Examples of usage

  • He got a lot of shares on his latest Instagram post.
  • Please like and share this important message.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To share means to divide or distribute something between people or groups. It can also refer to the act of allowing others to use or enjoy something that belongs to you.

Synonyms

allocate, distribute, divide

Examples of usage

  • Let's share the pizza equally.
  • She shared her umbrella with a stranger in the rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "shares" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ações

🇮🇳 शेयर

🇩🇪 Anteile

🇮🇩 saham

🇺🇦 акції

🇵🇱 akcje

🇯🇵 株式

🇫🇷 actions

🇪🇸 acciones

🇹🇷 hisseler

🇰🇷 주식

🇸🇦 أسهم

🇨🇿 akcie

🇸🇰 akcie

🇨🇳 股票

🇸🇮 delnice

🇮🇸 hlutabréf

🇰🇿 акциялар

🇬🇪 აქციები

🇦🇿 səhmlər

🇲🇽 acciones

Etymology

The term 'shares' originated in the 16th century, derived from the Old French word 'scahare', which meant 'to cut'. It was used in the context of dividing property or profits among co-owners. Over time, the concept evolved to represent ownership in companies and the dissemination of information in the digital age.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,592, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.