It shareswith OOP the aim of making it simpler to reuse code and the technique of abstracting general concepts.

verb /ʃɛr/

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USE TOGETHER to have or use something with other people.

to have or use (something) with others.

(use at same time) to have or use sth at the same time as sb else.

to have or use something at the same time as someone else.

to use or to have something at the same time as someone else.

If you share something with another person, you both have it, use it, or occupy it. You can also say that two people share something.

We don’t have enough books, so you’ll have to share.

The three of us shared a taxi.

share something with somebody

I have an office that I share with some other teachers.

We share a house/car (together).

I share an office with two other people.

Sue shares a house with three other students.

There isn't an empty table. Would you mind sharing?

She's very possessive about her toys and finds it hard to share. [possessive = adjective, /pə'zɛsɪv/, 1). wanting someone to have feelings of love or friendship for you and no one else. 2). unwilling to let other people use something you own]

Bill and I shared an office for years.

I share a house with four other people.

Do you mind sharing a table?

There’s only one copy left, so we’ll have to share.

I share this flat with five other people.

the small income he had shared with his brother from his father's estate. [estate = noun, /ɪ'stet/, all of someone’s property and money, especially everything that is left after they die]

Two Americans will share this year's Nobel Prize for Medicine.

Scarce water resources are shared between states who cannot trust each other. [scarce = adjective, /skɛrs/, if something is scarce, there is not very much of it available]

Most hostel tenants would prefer single to shared rooms. [tenant = noun, /'tɛnənt/, someone who lives in a house, room etc and pays rent to the person who owns it → landlord /'lændlɔrd/, landlady /'lændledi/]

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LET SOMEBODY USE SOMETHING to let someone have or use something that belongs to you.

to let someone else have or use a part of (something that belongs to you).

(give some of yours) to give some of what you have to sb else; to let sb use sth that is yours.

to allow someone to use or to have something that you own.

If you share something that you have with someone, you give some of it to them or let them use it.

As a kid, he’d never share his toys.

share something with somebody

Will you share your fries with me?

The children need to learn to share their toys.

He doesn't share his toys with other kids.

Share the cookies with your sister.

The children need to learn to share (with each other).

Eli shared his chocolate with the other kids.

The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas.

Bob told Jess he wanted to share his life with her.

John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing.

He would never share his toys with me.

The village tribe is friendly and they share their water supply with you.

Scientists now have to compete for funding, and do not share information among themselves.

Toddlers are notoriously antisocial when it comes to sharing toys. [toddler = noun, /ˈtɑdlɚ/, a very young child who is just learning to walk] [notorious = adjective, /no'tɔrɪəs/, famous or well known for something bad SYN  infamous]

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DIVIDE (also share out) to divide something between two or more people.

to divide (something) into parts and each take or use a part.

to divide (something) into parts and give the parts to different people.

(divide between people) to divide sth between two or more people.

to divide food, money, goods, etc. and give part of it to someone else.

to give a part of something to someone else. 

If you share out an amount of something, you give each person in a group an equal or fair part of it.

share something between/among somebody

They shared the cake between them.

On his death, his property was shared out between his children.

They shared the last cookie.

We shared the money equally.

share out (phrasal verb)

share out (something) or share (something) out(CHIEFLY BRIT)

In her will, she shared out her property to her nephews and nieces.

We shared the pizza between the four of us.

Rita shared her money out among her six grandchildren.

Profits are shared out yearly.

Will you share your sandwich with me?

Let's share the sweets (out) among/between everyone.

We should share (in) the reward.

I’m going to share this 5 ways, okay?

share something between/among someone

The money will be shared between 30 different environmental organizations.

We had one pizza shared out between us.

If you start taking the prize money off the people from the top then you could share it out a bit more equally.

Warsaw Pact members have failed to agree on how to share out proposed cuts in tank numbers.

a formula for sharing out power among the various clans. [clan = noun, /klæn/, 1). a large group of families who often share the same name. 2). a very large family]

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RESPONSIBILITY/BLAME to have equal responsibility for doing something, paying for something etc.

to have equal responsibility for or involvement in (something).

(blame/responsibility) to be equally involved in sth or responsible for sth.

If two or more people share an activity, they each do some of it.

to do something or to be responsible for something with someone else.

If you share a task, duty, or responsibility with someone, you each carry out or accept part of it. You can also say that two people share something.

We share the responsibility for the children.

I own the house, but we share the bills.

We all share some of the blame for the accident. [blame = verb, /blem/, 1). to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad. noun, /blem/, responsibility for a mistake or for something bad. blame for]

I share the blame for what happened.

We all share in the responsibility for this tragedy.

The whole family shares in the household chores.

I try to get the kids to share in the housework.

Both drivers shared the blame for the accident.

Shall we share the driving?

We shared the preparation for the party between us, so it wasn't too much work.

We share responsibility for meeting the targets. [meet = verb, /mit/, 11). meet a deadline to finish something at the time it is meant to be finished.We are still hoping to meet the November deadline. 12). meet a goal/target etc to achieve something that you are trying to achieve. It’s impossible to meet the sales targets. The scheme does not meet its objectives.]

You can find out whether they are prepared to share the cost of the flowers with you.

The republics have worked out a plan for sharing control of nuclear weapons.

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SAME to have the same opinion, quality, or experience as someone else.

to have (something that someone or something else also has) : to have (something) in common.

(feelings/ideas/problems) to have the same feelings, ideas, experiences, etc. as sb else.

If two or more people or things share a feeling, quality or experience, they both or all have the same feeling, quality or experience.

to have the same opinion or feeling as someone else.

If you share an experience with someone, you have the same experience, often because you are with them at the time. You can also say that two people share something.

If you share someone's opinion, you agree with them.

If one person or thing shares a quality or characteristic with another, they have the same quality or characteristic. You can also say that two people or things share something.

share somebody’s view/concern/belief etc

Other parents share her belief in the importance of reading.

I believe my view is widely shared.

share something with somebody

stubbornness was a characteristic he shared with his mother. [stubborn = adjective, /'stʌbɚn/, 1). determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable. 3). difficult to remove, deal with, or use SYN  tough]

We share an interest in baseball. [=we are both interested in baseball].

The two countries share a border.

I know you're worried about the schedule, but I don't share your concerns. [=I don't have the same concerns that you have; I am not worried about the schedule]

I share these concerns with others in the group.

I don't share in your concerns about the schedule.

They shared a common interest in botany. [botany = noun, /'bɑtəni/, the scientific study of plants]

a view that is widely shared.

shared values.

People often share their political views with their parents.

I didn't really share in her love of animals.

We share an interest in sailing.

All hospitals share some common characteristics.

I don't share your views/beliefs.

Management and the union both share in the responsibility for the crisis.

She knew that he was the person she wanted to share her life with.

I share the views expressed by my colleague.

Not everyone will share your enthusiasm for this scheme.

Yes, I want to share my life with you.

I felt we both shared the same sense of loss, felt the same pain.

The forum's members share his view that business can be a positive force for change in developing countries.

Prosperity and economic success remain popular and broadly shared goals. [prosperity = noun, /prɑ'spɛrəti/, when people have money and everything that is needed for a good life. the state of being successful usually by making a lot of money]

La Repubblica and El Pais are politically independent newspapers which share similar characteristics with certain British newspapers.

two groups who share a common language.

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TELL SOMEBODY SOMETHING to tell other people about an idea, secret, problem etc.

to tell someone about (your feelings, opinions, thoughts, etc.)

to tell other people about your ideas, experiences and feelings.

to tell someone else about your thoughts, feelings, ideas, etc.

to tell someone something.

If you share something personal such as a thought or a piece of news with someone, you tell them about it.

Students were able to share their experiences.

share something with somebody

Would you like to share your feelings with the group?

Please share any ideas that you may have.

Would you like to share your feelings with the group?

Thanks for sharing that (with me).

Thanks for sharing.

Men often don't like to share their problems.

The two friends shared everything—they had no secrets.

Would you like to share your experience with the rest of the group?

The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.).

a trouble shared is a trouble halved[halve = verb,/hæv/, 1). to reduce something by a half. 2). to cut or divide something into two equal pieces]

(saying) if you talk to sb about your problems and worries, instead of keeping them to yourself, they seem less serious

problem shared is a problem halved

He's not very good at sharing his worries.

It's nice to have someone you can share your problems with.

Come on, Bob, share the joke (with us).

Thanks for sharing.

They meet to share secrets and relive old memories. [relive = verb, /ˌri'lɪv/, to remember or imagine something that happened in the past so clearly that you experience the same emotions again. The girls watch the tape, eager to relive their victory against UCLA.]

Newsgroups enable patients to share information.

It can be beneficial to share your feelings with someone you trust.

Film critic Bob Mondello shares his thoughts on the movie `City of Hope'.

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share your life with somebody

if you share your life with someone, you spend your life together with them as their husband, wife etc.

(saying) used to say that everyone should share things equally and in a fair way.

I’m not ready to share my life with anyone.

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share and share alike

(spoken) used to say that you should share things fairly and equally between everyone.

used to encourage everyone to have an equal amount of something.

used for saying that it is best to share things equally and fairly

Don't keep all those chocolates to yourself - share and share alike.

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share in something(phrasal verb)

if you share in someone’s success, happiness etc, you have it or enjoy it with them.

If you share in something such as a success or a responsibility, you are one of a number of people who achieve or accept it.

His daughters did not share in his happiness.

The company is offering you the chance to share in its success.

Everybody shares in the cooking chores.

sharer noun, /'ʃεərə/