share (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ʃɛər/

Definition

To let someone else use or have something that belongs to you.

Examples

• Can I share your pen?

• We shared our lunch.

• She shared her cookies with everyone.

How to Use share

share with (prepositional phrase)

To give a part of something to another person. — "He shared his food with the dog."

share something (collocation)

To let someone else use or have something. — "Can you share your notes with me?"

Synonyms of share

Words with a similar meaning to share:

• give
• divide
• distribute

Antonyms of share

Words with the opposite meaning to share:

• keep
• take

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