part/amount of something
- [countable, usually singular] one part of something that is divided between two or more people
- share of something Next year we hope to have a greater share of the market.
- The charity was supposed to have been given a share of the profits.
- The party won its biggest share of the vote since 1992.
- The new TV channel has continued to increase its share of advertising revenue.
- The three hospitals will each receive an equal share of the money raised.
- Why should he be entitled to a larger share of the royalties?
- How much was your share of the winnings?
- share in something I have a 50 per cent share in the business.
- If you die before your husband, your share in the property may go directly to your children.
- (British English) I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related).
see also bike share, job-share, market share, ride-share, timeshareExtra Examples- She may be entitled to a share of his future earnings.
- The region receives a higher share of tax revenue than it raises.
- The wife owns an 80% share of their second home.
- I'm hoping for a share in the profits.
- She won a share of the spoils at the last competition.
- The government devotes a disproportionate share of the budget to military expenditure.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + shareprepositionphrases- do your share of something
- have your share of something
- see your share of something
- …
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- [singular] the part that somebody has in a particular activity that involves several people
- We all did our share.
- share of something Everyone must accept their share of the blame.
- Churchill bore a huge share of the responsibility for this failure.
- We must all do our share of the work.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + shareprepositionphrases- do your share of something
- have your share of something
- see your share of something
- …
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- [singular] an amount of something that is thought to be normal or acceptable for one person or thing
- He always eats more than his share.
- share of something I've had my share of luck in the past.
- I've done my share of worrying for one day!
- The industry has had its share of problems this year.
- a branch of literature which has yet to receive its full share of attention
- It is right to pay your full share of tax.
Extra Examples- She has seen her share of suffering.
- He had done his share of partying in college.
- Everyone wants to claim their share of fame and fortune.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + shareprepositionphrases- do your share of something
- have your share of something
- see your share of something
- …
See full entry - [countable] the action of sending on a message on social media for other people to see
- The campaign has already received 180 000 shares on Facebook.
Topics Phones, email and the internetb2 in business
- [countable] any of the units of equal value into which a company is divided that are sold to raise money. People who own shares receive part of the company’s profits.
- to have/hold/own shares
- to buy/sell/trade shares
- The company purchased 5.5m shares of the stock this week.
- The company's shares fell 4.37 per cent.
- Earnings per share are growing.
- share in something They acquired shares in the company earlier this year.
- a fall in share prices
- 70% of our share capital is in the hands of international investors.
- a share certificate
- The airline's shares closed (= finished trading for the day) up 8p at 171p.
compare stock see also ordinary shareExtra Examples- American shares rose 2.7% the next day.
- The company's shares slumped 11%.
- Will this affect the value of my shares?
- Hong Kong share prices plunged.
- I have a few shares in the gas company.
- I have some money in stocks and shares.
- The company has issued four classes of shares.
- The shares were trading at $1.10.
- allegations of illegal share dealings
Topics Moneyb2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- ordinary
- preference
- preferred
- …
verb + shareshare + verbshare + nounprepositionphrases- a class of shares
- stocks and shares
- the value of your shares
- …
See full entry farm equipment
(also plowshare)
(both North American English) (British English ploughshare)
[countable] the broad curved blade (= metal cutting edge) of a plough Word Originnoun senses 1 to 4 Old English scearu ‘division, part into which something may be divided’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schare and German Schar ‘troop, multitude’, also to shear. The verb dates from the late 16th cent.
Idioms (more than) your fair share of something
- (more than) an amount of something that is considered to be reasonable or acceptable
- He has more than his fair share of problems.
- I've had my fair share of success in the past.
the lion’s share (of something)
- the largest or best part of something when it is divided
a share/slice of the cake (British English) (British and North American English a piece/slice/share of the pie)
- a share of the available money or benefits that you believe you have a right to
- Scotland is demanding a larger share of the national cake.
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