portion Definition
- 1a part or share of something larger, especially a part that is different from the others in some way
- 2an amount of food for one person, especially when served in a restaurant
Using portion: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "portion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I only ate a small portion of the pizza.
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The company donated a portion of its profits to charity.
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She inherited a large portion of her grandfather's estate.
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The restaurant serves generous portions of food.
portion Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with portion
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A portion of the proceeds from the concert will go to charity.
the practice of limiting the amount of food one eats in order to maintain a healthy diet
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She started practicing portion control to lose weight.
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He portioned out the cake and gave everyone a slice.
Origins of portion
from Old French 'porcion', from Latin 'portio', meaning 'share'
Summary: portion in Brief
The term 'portion' [ˈpɔːʃn] refers to a part or share of something larger, often with a distinct quality. It can also denote an amount of food for one person, as in 'The restaurant serves generous portions of food.' Phrases like 'portion control' and 'portion out' extend the term's usage to diet and division contexts.
