share draft: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
A1 (Verb), A2 (Noun)Neutral. Common across all registers from everyday conversation to formal business and legal contexts.
Quick answer
What does “share draft” mean?
To divide and distribute something among two or more people.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To divide and distribute something among two or more people; to have, use, or experience something jointly with another or others.
In digital contexts, to make data or content accessible to others via a network or platform. In finance, a unit of ownership in a company.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minimal. In finance, 'share' (UK/US) is synonymous with 'stock' (US). In computing, 'share' a folder/file is universal.
Connotations
Slight preference for 'stock' in US financial news, but 'share' is perfectly standard. The concept of 'sharing' carries strong positive social connotations in both cultures.
Frequency
Extremely high frequency in both varieties. The verb is core vocabulary.
Grammar
How to Use “share draft” in a Sentence
share something (with somebody)share (in) somethingshare something between/among somebodyVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “share draft” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- She sold her share in the business.
- Everyone must do their fair share of the work.
- The company's share price has fallen.
American English
- He bought a share of Apple stock.
- I want my share of the pizza.
- They captured a large market share.
verb
British English
- Could you share the biscuits round?
- They share a passion for vintage cars.
- The council will share the cost of repairs with residents.
American English
- Let's share an appetizer.
- He shared the news on social media.
- The two companies share a common supplier.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to market share, profit-sharing, shared services, or equity ownership.
Academic
Used in discussions of shared resources, data sharing, or collective responsibility.
Everyday
Common for discussing food, expenses, rides, opinions, and news.
Technical
In IT, refers to shared drives, network shares, and permission settings.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “share draft”
- Incorrect preposition: 'Share *to* someone' instead of 'share *with* someone'.
- Using 'share' as a countable noun for non-divisible concepts: 'He gave me a good share of advice.' (Use 'piece' or 'bit').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Share' focuses on the joint use or ownership of the whole by multiple parties, often positively. 'Divide' focuses on separating the whole into distinct, separate parts, which may imply conflict or mere physical separation.
Yes, especially with 'in': 'We all shared in the joy of their wedding.' It can also be used intransitively: 'Children should be taught to share.'
Yes, it's a specific technical term meaning to make a resource (file, printer, drive) accessible to other users on a network, often involving permission settings.
'Share' implies a two-way or communal act, even with information ('share a story'). 'Tell' is a one-way transfer of information. 'Give' implies permanent transfer of possession, while 'share' implies temporary or joint use.
To divide and distribute something among two or more people.
Share draft is usually neutral. common across all registers from everyday conversation to formal business and legal contexts. in register.
Share draft: 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
- “share and share alike”
- “a bigger slice/share of the pie”
- “go shares (on something)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a SHARP knife cutting a pie into equal parts to SHARE.
Conceptual Metaphor
COMMUNITY IS SHARED POSSESSION (e.g., 'We share a common history'); IDEAS ARE COMMODITIES (e.g., 'Let me share an idea with you').
Practice
Quiz
In a financial context, 'share' is most closely synonymous with: