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SHARES

(noun, verb)

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There are 10 meanings of the word Shares.

How to pronounce shares:

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Shares - as a noun

Assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

Example: "He wanted his share in cash"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
partpercentageportion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assets
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate

Example: "He bought 100 shares of ibm at the market price"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stockstock certificate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The allotment of some amount by dividing something

Example: "Death gets more than its share of attention from theologians"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parcelportion

The effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

Example: "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contributionpart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attempteffortendeavorendeavourtry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ploughshareplowshare
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wedge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shares - as a verb

Have in common

Example: "Our children share a love of music"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
overlap
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Use jointly or in common

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
applyemployuseutiliseutilize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have, give, or receive a share of

Example: "We shared the cake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
partakepartake in

Give out as one's portion or share

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apportiondealdivvy upportion out

Communicate

Example: "I'd like to share this idea with you"

Example Sentences

"He bought thirty shares of the company's stock."
"The value of their shares has increased significantly."
"She owns a large number of shares in various tech companies."
"The company's shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange."
"They decided to invest their savings in high-yield shares."
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Word Game Points

Is SHARES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shares is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHARES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SHARES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shares is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHARES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SHARES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shares is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHARES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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