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share vs distribute

distribute vs share

share is a noun but distribute is not a noun.

share and distribute both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
share Yes No Yes No
distribute No No Yes No
As verbs, distribute is a hypernym of share; that is, distribute is a word with a broader meaning than share:
  • share: give out as one's portion or share
  • distribute: give to several people
Other hypernyms of share include give out, hand out, pass out.
share (noun) distribute (noun)
the allotment of some amount by dividing something
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
share (verb) distribute (verb)
communicate cause to become widely known
give out as one's portion or share to arrange in a systematic order
have, give, or receive a share of distribute or disperse widely
use jointly or in common cause to be distributed
have in common administer or bestow, as in small portions
give to several people
release
be mathematically distributive
be distributed or spread, as in statistical analyses
spread throughout a given area
Difference between share and distribute

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