shara: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
HighNeutral to formal. Used across all registers, from casual conversation to technical financial discourse.
Quick answer
What does “shara” mean?
to have, use, or experience something jointly with another or others.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
to have, use, or experience something jointly with another or others.
To divide and distribute a portion of something to others; to possess a common attribute or experience; to allow someone else to use or enjoy something you own; a part or portion of a larger whole, especially in finance or ownership.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minimal core differences. In financial contexts, both use 'share' (UK) and 'stock' (US) but 'share' is still understood in US finance. The phrase 'share and share alike' is slightly more common in UK English.
Connotations
Largely identical, strongly associated with positive social values (generosity, community).
Frequency
Equally high frequency in both dialects.
Grammar
How to Use “shara” in a Sentence
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Collocations
Examples
Examples of “shara” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- Could you share the biscuits round?
- They share a common ancestor.
- He's not good at sharing his toys.
- I'd like to share a few observations with the committee.
American English
- Let's share an appetizer.
- We don't share the same political views.
- She shared the document via the cloud drive.
- The two companies share technology.
adverb
British English
- (Rare as a standalone adverb) 'Resources were shared equally.'
- (Used in compounds) 'a jointly-shared facility'
American English
- (Rare as a standalone adverb) 'The costs were shared fairly.'
- (Used in compounds) 'a commonly-shared belief'
adjective
British English
- Shared ownership schemes are popular.
- It's a shared responsibility.
American English
- We have a shared driveway.
- Their shared experience created a strong bond.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to a unit of ownership in a company ('equity share'), or the portion of a market a company controls ('market share').
Academic
Used in discussions of collaborative research, data sharing, and common characteristics ('species share a habitat').
Everyday
Commonly used for joint use of objects, spaces, or experiences, and for disclosing information or feelings.
Technical
In computing, refers to making files or resources accessible over a network ('network share').
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “shara”
- Incorrect: *'I shared him the news.' Correct: 'I shared the news with him.'
- Incorrect: *'We shared the bill in three.' Correct: 'We split the bill three ways.'
- Overusing 'share' for simple possession: 'We share a love for jazz' is fine, but '*We share a car' might imply co-ownership, not just occasional borrowing.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Mostly yes, but it can be neutral (share a room) or negative in context (share the blame, share a disease).
'Divide' focuses on the action of separating a whole into parts. 'Share' focuses on the joint use, ownership, or experience of those parts by people. You divide a pizza to share it.
Yes, as an intransitive verb, often referring to the general behaviour: 'Young children are learning to share.'
It is a folder, file, printer, or other resource made accessible to other users on a network.
to have, use, or experience something jointly with another or others.
Shara is usually neutral to formal. used across all registers, from casual conversation to technical financial discourse. in register.
Shara: in British English it is pronounced /ʃeə(r)/, and in American English it is pronounced /ʃer/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “a fair share”
- “the lion's share”
- “share and share alike”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a SHARP knife cutting a cake into pieces to SHARE. Both words start with 'SHA-'.
Conceptual Metaphor
COMMUNICATION IS SHARING (OF OBJECTS). Ideas and feelings are treated as objects that can be given to others.
Practice
Quiz
In which sentence is 'share' used in a primarily financial sense?