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share vs employ

employ vs share

share and employ both are nouns.

share and employ both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
share Yes No Yes No
employ Yes No Yes No
As verbs, employ is a hypernym of share; that is, employ is a word with a broader meaning than share:
  • share: use jointly or in common
  • employ: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of share include apply, use, utilise, utilize.
share (noun) employ (noun)
the allotment of some amount by dividing something the state of being employed or having a job
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) employ (verb)
communicate put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
give out as one's portion or share engage or hire for work
have, give, or receive a share of
use jointly or in common
have in common
Difference between share and employ

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