share vs use

share and use both are nouns.

share and use both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
share	Yes	No	Yes	No
use	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, use is a hypernym of share; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than share:

share: use jointly or in common
use: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of share include apply, employ, utilise, utilize.

share (noun)	use (noun)
the allotment of some amount by dividing something	the act of using
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result	(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil	exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group	what something is used for
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	a particular service
	(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
	(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

share (verb)	use (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	take or consume (regularly or habitually)
have, give, or receive a share of	use up (resources or materials)
use jointly or in common	habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
have in common	avail oneself to
	seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage

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