Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

I came across the street to meet you

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

The bridge came across the river

Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

She comes across as very confident in interviews

He came across the finish line first

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

The bus will come by this route

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

I come by the office every morning at 8

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Can you come by my house later for coffee?

The train came by the station too fast

She comes by the grocery store home

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The new iPhone will come out next month

I need to come out from the house now

The new iPhone will come out next month

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The truth finally came out after the investigation

The students came out to the classroom

Complete Guide to Using 'Share Out'

"When we learn to share out resources and joy equally, the world finds harmony and abundance even in the midst of scarcity."

📖 Definition

The phrasal verb "share out" means to divide something into parts and allocate these parts to different people, ensuring even distribution.

Examples in context

The volunteers shared out the blankets to the homeless during the cold night.
It’s important to share out responsibilities equally in a team project.
The teacher shared out the worksheets to all the students in the classroom.

📖 Definition

The phrasal verb "share out" means to divide something into parts and allocate these parts to different people, ensuring even distribution.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

Yes

You can place the object between 'share' and 'out'.

Neutral

Used in both formal and informal contexts.

Transitive

Yes

Requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	share out	They share out the profits among all employees.
Past Simple	shared out	The committee shared out the donated goods last week.
Present Continuous	sharing out	We are sharing out the workload to ensure fairness.
Present Perfect	have shared out	The funds have been shared out to all departments equally.

💡 When to Use

During resource distribution

Use 'share out' when distributing resources evenly among a group. It emphasizes fairness and organization.

Example: "We need to share out the food supplies fairly."

In team projects

Employ this phrase to describe dividing tasks among team members, ensuring that everyone has a role.

Example: "Let's share out the tasks to complete the project on time."

Financial allocations

Use it to describe the division and allocation of financial resources or profits within a group or organization.

Example: "The bonus will be shared out among all employees."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Incorrect object placement

❌ Wrong: Share the money out to everyone.

✅ Correct: Share out the money to everyone.

💡 Tip: Place the object between 'share' and 'out' or after 'share out'.

Omitting the object

❌ Wrong: They shared out quickly.

✅ Correct: They shared out the documents quickly.

💡 Tip: Always include the object you're sharing out.

Using with intransitive meaning

❌ Wrong: Share out usually.

✅ Correct: Share out the tasks usually.

💡 Tip: Ensure to specify what is being shared.

Practice

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Study Method Proposal

Listen and repeat the audio as many times as needed to improve your pronunciation
Use the audio as a dictation exercise, trying to write what you hear and understand
Create a new sentence following the structure of the example sentences

Examples in Context

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The volunteers shared out the blankets to the homeless during the cold night.
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It’s important to share out responsibilities equally in a team project.
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The teacher shared out the worksheets to all the students in the classroom.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

distribute allocate

Antonyms

hoard

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"The charity decided to ___ food supplies equally to all families in need."

shared in

share out

shared at

shared with

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Share Out

What is the origin of share out?

The phrasal verb 'share out' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'scearu' meaning 'division'. The verb 'share' developed to refer specifically to dividing and distributing goods or resources evenly across a group.

Can share out be used in formal and informal contexts?

'Share out' is suitable for both formal and informal contexts as it conveys a neutral tone. In formal settings, it may refer to the equitable distribution of assets, while in informal settings, it could describe dividing tasks among friends.

What is the difference between share out and distribute?

While 'share out' implies equitable or fair division among recipients, 'distribute' can simply mean handing out items without emphasizing fairness. 'Share out' often carries a nuance of careful consideration and balance in the sharing process.

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📖 Definition

📖 Definition

📝 Grammar Info

📊 Conjugation Table

💡 When to Use

⚠️ Common Mistakes

SHARE OUT - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Share Out

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