1
: used, done, belonging to, or experienced by two or more individuals
a dormitory with a shared living area
shared equity
shared responsibilities
FDOT public information officer Rebecca Leigh White said pre-existing road constraints and rights of way mean cyclists and motorists will have to use shared lanes throughout the extension.Cyanne Dunn
Their shared project, the Gottman Institute, combines his theory with her practice.Casey Greenfield
I thought back to the long years of conflict, but also to the deep, shared passion for the art of cooking, eating, and offering hospitality.Chitrita Banerji
2
computing : accessible by more than one user or process
Despite the shared memory, the PC performed relatively well …Joshua Goldman
a shared network drive

Examples of shared in a Sentence

shared resources
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That mother and daughter are forever bound to each other is both their comfort and their shared, terrible burden. Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024 This enduring commitment to serving students — rooted in personal caring and shared experiences — defines SCAD’s history from the start. Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024 This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to supporting and celebrating the global music community. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 Even in shared spaces, however, a sense of privacy abounds, as in The Apartment, the guest-only living room adjacent to Sloane’s, the discreet cocktail bar on the second level. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shared 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shared was in 1598

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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shared. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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