shared
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ʃɛrd//
KK: /ʃɛrd/
adjective
Definition
Used by more than one person or group.
Example
The shared resources in the community center are available to everyone.
Conversation
I love how we have a shared interest in hiking.
Absolutely! It makes planning trips so much easier.
Let's explore some shared trails next weekend.
That sounds like a great idea! I'm excited!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
common
joint
mutual
Antonyms
private
individual
exclusive
verb
Definition
To have given a part of something to someone else or to have used something together with others.
Example
We shared our lunch with the new student.
Tense Forms
Past: shared
Past Participle: shared
Conversation
Did you see the pictures we shared from the trip?
Yeah, they were amazing!
I can't believe how much fun we had, especially at the beach.
Root Explanation
Shared → It is formed from "share" (from Old English *scearu*, meaning a portion or division) and the suffix "-d" (indicating past tense). The word "shared" means that something has been divided or given to others in the past.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'portion' ('share') that has been 'given' ('-d') to others — that's why shared means something that has been divided among people.
Visually Confused Words
shred
unshared
ashlared
shrewd
shrend
shored
sheard
shaved