portion

Definition

  • noun: a part of a larger amount, area, etc.
  • noun: an individual's part or share of something
  • verb: to divide (something) into parts and give those parts to people
  • verb: to divide into 'portions'
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: distribute, parcel, share

Examples

  • A considerable/significant 'portion' of the city was flooded.

  • A 'portion' of the donations will be given to the orphanage.

  • I'll just have a small 'portion' [='serving'] of meat.

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