Pronunciation

/ˈpɔːrʃn/

Definitions

• Noun: A part or division of something, typically considered separately or as a unit: “A portion of the cake was left uneaten.”
• Verb: To take or divide something into parts or sections: “She portioned out the food for the guests.”
• Adjective: Constituting a part or share of a whole; fractional: “He received a small portion of the inheritance.”

Phrases

• “Take a portion” means to have or serve a specific amount of something.
• “Portion out” refers to dividing and distributing evenly.
• “Portion control” is the practice of managing the size of one’s servings.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Each child received a portion of their birthday cake.”
• Verb: “The chef portioned the vegetables according to the recipe.”
• Adjective: “He saved a portion of his savings for emergencies.”

Synonyms

• Amount
• Share
• Chunk
• Slice
• Portioning
• Quota
• Serving

Antonyms

• Whole (unbroken)
• Entire
• Complete
• Full
• All