Synonyms for

Shared

Verb / ʃerd / Another word for shared — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shared means to give or use something together with others.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

joint mutual communal collective

Informal

together common split

Literary

conjoined united

Antonyms

separate individual private unshared exclusive solitary apart

Common collocations

  • shared experience
  • shared responsibility
  • shared interests
  • shared decision
  • shared space
  • shared history
  • shared goal

Word family

noun sharing
verb share
adjective shared
adverb sharedly

Usage note

While 'shared' often implies something positive and collaborative, it can also refer to something that is simply held or experienced by more than one entity without necessarily implying agreement or closeness.

Example sentences

  1. 1. We shared the pizza equally among ourselves.
  2. 2. My sister and I shared a room when we were little.
  3. 3. The teacher shared her knowledge with the students.
  4. 4. Can you share your umbrella with me?
  5. 5. We always share our secrets with each other.

Quotes

  • 1. "The happiness you give is the happiness you get." - Unknown
  • 2. "Happiness is only real when shared." - Christopher McCandless
  • 3. "The more you share, the more you receive." - Unknown

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