1) a group of people living together and sharing property and responsibilities (commune)

2) for the purpose of sharing opinions, getting advice (consultative)

3) (the power of) sharing the feelings, mood of another person (and so understanding her or him) (empathy)

4) a system of lines, wires, etc that cross each other; a system of radio or television companies sharing programmes (network)

5) any of several subdivisions of mankind sharing certain physical characteristics, especially colour of skin, colour and type of hair, shape of eyes and nose; a contest or competition in speed, e.g. to see who can finish a piece of work or get to a certain place first (race)

6) the act of sharing (share-out)