Stocks, like in a company.
Shares
Example Sentences
"Buy shares in the company."
"The shares went up."
Etymology & History
British term for stock or equity in a company, from Old English 'scearu' (portion, division). While Americans use 'stock' and 'shares' interchangeably, British English traditionally preferred 'shares'. The London Stock Exchange, established 1801, deals in shares. The term emphasizes the division of ownership.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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