Unit 3: English In A Minute
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Session 100
Welcome to English In A Minute. Give us a minute and we'll give you a hot tip about English vocabulary... there's so much to learn! And all taught by your favourite BBC Learning English staff!
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How to use 'share'
Beth teaches how to use 'share'.
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Beth
Share, as a verb, can mean use or have something at the same time as someone else.
Do you want to share my umbrella?
It's often used with food to mean having a portion of something with someone else.
Do you want to share a slice of cake? I can't eat a whole piece.
It can also be used to mean having the same ideas, feelings or hobbies.
You know I share your views on this topic.
On the internet, share means post something so that others can see it.
Share this video with your friends!
Finally, share can be a noun that means a part of something divided between people. This includes part of a listed company that people can buy.
The total amount is £60. My share is £20.
He has just bought more shares in the company.
Share this series for others to enjoy!
Share
Share means have something at the same time as someone else.
- Share this pizza with me. I'm not hungry.
It can also mean having the same opinions, feelings or hobbies.
- We both share a love of dancing!
- We share the same thoughts on politics.
A share, as a noun, can mean something divided between people, and can also mean part of a company people can buy.
- Your share is bigger than mine! Give me some of yours!
- I bought shares in a company. Hopefully I'll make a good profit.
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