lion's share
The majority; a large or generous portion.
They got a large donation, but the lion’s share of the money went straight into paying off debt.
ADV
fully
My grandmother couldn't fully share her childhood memories because she had forgotten so many details.
equally
The teacher divided the classroom responsibilities equally among all the students.
out
VERB + SHARE
want to
be prepared to, be willing to
My roommate was willing to share her Netflix password with me during the pandemic.
be reluctant to | be forced to, have to | agree to | refuse to
be entitled to
All employees are entitled to share in the company's annual bonus scheme.
let sb
My best friend finally let me share her secret about the new job.
PREP
among
The teacher divided the art supplies among all the students in the classroom.
between
The cost of the pizza was shared between four friends who went to dinner together.
in
All the children wanted to share in the excitement of opening their birthday presents.
with
My roommate shares the kitchen with three other people in our apartment.
PHRASES
widely shared
Many people hold the belief that exercise improves mental health, a view widely shared among doctors today.
ADJ
bigger, large, the lion's, major, significant, substantial | full
modest
The small company managed to gain a modest share of the growing market.
5%, 10%, etc.
My father decided to sell his 15% share in the family business last year.
equal
disproportionate
Women do much of the housework and bear a disproportionate share of family responsibilities.
proportionate
market
The smartphone maker lost significant market share when competitors released cheaper models.
VERB + SHARE
get, have, receive, take
Each employee will receive an equal share of the company bonus this year.
increase, reduce
claim
My grandmother always claimed her share of the dessert before anyone else could take it.
do
Everyone in the group needs to do their share of cleaning up after the party.
PREP
~ of
Each child received an equal share of the birthday cake at the party.
PHRASES
sb/sth has their/its (fair) share of sth
My family has had its share of challenges, but we always stay together.
ADJ
ordinary | preference
VERB + SHARE
acquire, buy, get, invest in, purchase
have, hold
My family holds a share in a small restaurant downtown.
own | sell
deal in, trade in
My uncle trades in technology shares and has made a lot of money.
float, issue
The bank decided to float its shares on the stock market last year.
SHARE + NOUN
price, value
The company's share value dropped significantly after the negative news was announced.
valuation | certificate | portfolio | capital
option, scheme
After working at the company for five years, she was finally offered a share scheme.
ownership | transaction, transfer | purchase
issue, offer, sale
The company announced a share offer to allow employees to invest in the business.
dealing
My uncle lost money when he got involved in some questionable share dealings at his bank.
PREP
~ in
My grandmother has shares in several technology companies that she bought years ago.
PHRASES
a class of shares, the value of your shares
My father decided to sell a class of shares when interest rates went up.