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Portion - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A portion is a part or share of a whole, often referring to a serving of food or a division of something larger. It indicates a measured or allocated amount.

portion

/ˈpɔrʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/

Definition:

A part or share of a whole, often allocated to someone or something.

Synonyms:

segment, part, share, piece, fraction

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

whole, entirety

Common Collocations:

large portion, small portion, equal portion, generous portion, standard portion

Derivatives:

portioned, portioning

Usage Tips:

Use "portion" to describe a specific part of something divided or distributed among people or things.

Common Phrases:

portion control, marriage portion, lion's portion

Etymology:

From Old French "porcion," from Latin "portio," meaning a share or part.

Examples:

  • 1. She took a small portion of the cake for herself.
  • 2. The teacher divided the candy into equal portions for the students.
  • 3. He saved a generous portion of his salary each month.
  • 4. The restaurant serves large portions of pasta in every dish.

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