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Shared (adj) means Used, owned, or experienced by more than one person. Example: “The students live in a shared flat near campus.”
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Used, owned, or experienced by more than one person.
"The students live in a shared flat near campus."
"They have a shared interest in old films."
"The two sisters have a shared bedroom with bunk beds."
How to use shared
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBelonging to or used by more than one person at once.
Common pairings
shared responsibility
shared flat
shared experience
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What does “shared” mean?
The word “shared” means used, owned, or experienced by more than one person. In plain terms, belonging to or used by more than one person at once.
How do you pronounce “shared”?
“Shared” is pronounced shaird (/ʃɛɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “shared” in a sentence?
Here is “shared” used in a sentence: “The students live in a shared flat near campus.”
What part of speech is “shared”?
“Shared” is an adjective.
Is “shared” a common word?
“Shared” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between shared and private?
Shared means something is used, owned, or experienced by more than one person, such as a shared kitchen or shared responsibility. Private means it belongs to or is reserved for one person or a restricted few. They are near-opposites: shared spaces are open to a group, while private ones are kept for individuals.
What is the opposite of shared?
The main opposites are private, individual, exclusive, or sole. A shared bedroom is used by several people; a private one belongs to just one. For ownership, sole or exclusive contrasts with shared or joint. The best opposite depends on whether you mean how something is used, owned, or experienced.
What is an example of something shared?
A shared driveway used by two neighbouring houses, a shared document that several colleagues can edit, or a shared meal enjoyed by a whole family. The word applies to physical things, spaces, and digital files, and even to feelings, such as shared grief or a shared sense of humour.
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