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share¹ noun 1 a part allotted, contributed, or owned by each of several people or groups. 2 a portion, section or division. 3 (usually shares) the fixed units into which the total wealth of a business company is divided, ownership of which gives the right to receive a portion of the company's profits. verb (shared, sharing) 1 to have in common • We share several interests. 2 to use something with someone else • We had to share a book in class. 3 (also share in something) to have joint possession or use of it, or joint responsibility for it, with another or others. 4 to divide into shares. sharer noun. go shares colloq to divide something. lion's share see under lion. share and share alike 1 to give everyone their due share. 2 with or in equal shares.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon scearu.

share² noun a ploughshare.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon scear.