share — to give part of what you have to someone else
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give part of what you have to someone else
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃer/
Example Sentences
- My brother refuses to share his chocolate, but he always wants to share my homework answers.
- We need to share household chores more fairly.
- She shared her umbrella with a stranger during the sudden rain.
share
VERB[/ʃer/]
to give part of what you have to someone else
to give part of what you have to someone else
Share what you care, make it fair — one becomes many when all take a share.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'share' derives from Old English 'scearu', meaning 'to cut' or 'to divide'. It evolved from a Proto-Germanic root related to the concept of cutting with a blade, gradually extending its meaning from the physical act of cutting to the abstract notion of dividing and apportioning.
Breakdown
Old English 'scearu' (to cut, divide) → 'scieran' (to divide) → modern English 'share'. The morphological development reflects the semantic shift from literal cutting to distributing portions.
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📝Examples
“My brother refuses to share his chocolate, but he always wants to share my homework answers.”
“We need to share household chores more fairly.”
“She shared her umbrella with a stranger during the sudden rain.”
“I accidentally shared my embarrassing photo on social media instead of my lunch picture.”
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