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SHARE & CHAIR

A. SHARE :

Pronunciation : /ʃeər/

Example 1:

We shared the cake into four equal parts.

Meaning :

– Divide something into equal parts.

Use: verb

Example 2:

– I use to share my room with my brother when I was very young.

Meaning :

– Use something as the same time with someone.

Use: verb

Example 3:

– Everyone has to assume his share of responsibility.

Meaning:

A part of

Use: Noun

Example 4:

He owns 30 % of the company’s shares.

Meaning:

A part of a company.

Use: Noun

 

B. CHAIR:

Pronunciation : /tʃeər/

Example 1:

There are only two chairs in the room.

Meaning:

A piece of furniture, a seat.

Use: noun

Example 2:

Who will chair our next meeting in the absence of our CEO?

Meaning:

lead / be in charge of a meeting.

Use: verb

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