share

Noun

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

• the part played by a person in bringing about a result
  • I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project
    
  • they all did their share of the work
    

• the allotment of some amount by dividing something
  • death gets more than its share of attention from theologians
    

• 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
  • he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price
    

• assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
  • he wanted his share in cash
    

Verb

• communicate
  • I'd like to share this idea with you
    

• give out as one's portion or share

• have, give, or receive a share of
  • We shared the cake
    

• use jointly or in common

• have in common
  • Our children share a love of music
    
  • The two countries share a long border
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  plowshare , ploughshare , contribution , part , parcel , portion , percentage , divvy up , portion out , apportion , deal , partake , partake in