Meaning: The cake was given to other people to eat and enjoy.
Choice of Words: The word "shared" means that the cake was given to other people to enjoy. "Friends" are people who you like and trust. "Family" are the people who are related to you.
Alternative Expressions
The cake was distributed among friends and family.
Meaning: This sentence means the same as the first sentence, but it uses a different word to describe how the cake was given out.
Choice of Words: **The cake:** A sweet food that is often baked and decorated for special occasions.
**Was distributed:** To give something to each person in a group.
**Among friends and family:** People who are close to you and care about you.
The cake was enjoyed by friends and family.
Meaning: This sentence means that the cake was eaten and liked by people who were friends and family of the person who made it.
Choice of Words: **The cake:** A sweet food that is often baked and decorated for special occasions.
**Was enjoyed:** To get pleasure from something.
**By friends and family:** People who are close to you and care about you.