Dictionary Check: share

"share" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 7 points

Definition

noun

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

Example: "he wanted his share in cash"
Synonyms:
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

Example: "he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price"
noun

the allotment of some amount by dividing something

Example: "death gets more than its share of attention from theologians"
Synonyms:
noun

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

Example: "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"
Synonyms:
noun

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

verb

have in common

Example: "Our children share a love of music"

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