noun
1. using or enjoying something jointly with others
• Derivationally related forms: ↑share
• Hypernyms: ↑mutuality, ↑interdependence, ↑interdependency
• Hyponyms: ↑time sharing
2. having in common
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the sharing of electrons creates molecules
• Derivationally related forms: ↑share
• Hypernyms: ↑mutuality, ↑interdependence, ↑interdependency
3. a distribution in shares
• Syn: ↑share-out
• Derivationally related forms: ↑share
• Hypernyms: ↑distribution
• Hyponyms: ↑generosity, ↑unselfishness, ↑giving, ↑gift
4. sharing thoughts and feelings
• Syn: ↑communion
• Hypernyms: ↑intercourse, ↑social intercourse
adjective
unselfishly willing to share with others
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a warm and sharing friend
• Similar to: ↑unselfish
Useful english dictionary. 2012.