shared Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb have in common
    share.
    • Our children share a love of music
    • The two countries share a long border
  2. verb use jointly or in common
    share.
  3. verb have, give, or receive a share of
    partake in; share; partake.
    • We shared the cake
  4. verb give out as one's portion or share
    deal; share; apportion; divvy up; portion out.
  5. verb communicate
    share.
    • I'd like to share this idea with you
  6. adjective have in common; held or experienced in common
    • two shared valence electrons forming a bond between adjacent nuclei
    • a shared interest in philately
  7. adjective satellite distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose
    divided; shared out; divided up.

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