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UK//ʃɛəz//US//ʃɛrz//

Meaning of Shares

Parts of a company's equity that can be bought or sold.

In simple words: Parts of a company's ownership that people can buy.

Shares in a sentence

  • Many investors buy shares in technology companies.
  • The value of shares can fluctuate significantly in a short time.
  • She sold her shares to invest in real estate.
  • He owns shares in multiple corporations around the world.
  • Investors often track the performance of their shares daily.
  • The company's shares were trading higher after the positive earnings report.

How to use Shares

Use 'shares' in business contexts. It's suitable for formal and informal conversations about finance. Avoid in casual or non-financial discussions.

Grammar pattern

buy/sell + shares

Memory hint

Think of 'share' as sharing a pizza; each piece is a part of the whole.

Related words

Collocations with Shares

  • buy shares
  • sell shares
  • own shares
  • trade shares
  • issue shares

Synonyms for Shares

Common mistakes with Shares

  • Confused with 'stocks'; both refer to ownership but differ slightly in context.
  • Using 'share' instead of 'shares' when referring to multiple parts of ownership.
  • Confusing 'shares' with 'dividends'; shares are ownership, dividends are profits distributed.

Compare Shares with Equity, Stock, Ownership, Interest

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Frequently asked questions about Shares

What does Shares mean?

Parts of a company's ownership that people can buy.

What is the definition of Shares?

Parts of a company's equity that can be bought or sold.

How do you use Shares in a sentence?

Many investors buy shares in technology companies.

Can you give another example of Shares?

The value of shares can fluctuate significantly in a short time.

What are synonyms for Shares?

Common alternatives include equity, stock, ownership, holding, interest.

What words go with Shares?

It commonly pairs with buy shares, sell shares, own shares, trade shares, issue shares.

What are common mistakes when using Shares?

Confused with 'stocks'; both refer to ownership but differ slightly in context. Using 'share' instead of 'shares' when referring to multiple parts of ownership. Confusing 'shares' with 'dividends'; shares are ownership, dividends are profits distributed.

How do you pronounce Shares?

US: //ʃɛrz//, UK: //ʃɛəz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Shares?

Use 'shares' in business contexts. It's suitable for formal and informal conversations about finance. Avoid in casual or non-financial discussions.