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ration vs share

share vs ration

ration and share both are nouns.

ration and share both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ration Yes No Yes No
share Yes No Yes No
As nouns, share is a hypernym of ration; that is, share is a word with a broader meaning than ration:
  • ration: a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)
  • share: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
Other hypernyms of ration include part, percentage, portion.
ration (noun) share (noun)
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel) the allotment of some amount by dividing something
a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity) the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate
ration (verb) share (verb)
distribute in rations, as in the army communicate
restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war give out as one's portion or share
have, give, or receive a share of
use jointly or in common
have in common
Difference between ration and share

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