# shared vs shred

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### shared
*adjective · IPA /ʃɛːd/ · frequency rank #2,128*
Used by multiple entities or for multiple purposes or in multiple ways.

### shred
*noun · IPA /ʃɹɛd/ · frequency rank #19,203*
A fragment of something; a particle; a piece; also, a very small amount.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/shared-vs-shred