Cool MateMeaning of Portion
one part of something larger
In simple words: a part of something larger
Portion in a sentence
- I only ate a small portion of the pie, as I wasn't really hungry.
- It's important to control the portion sizes to maintain a healthy diet.
- The teacher said she would allocate a portion of the budget for the new project.
- We received a generous portion of the funding for our research.
- Each guest was served a portion of the main dish along with a side salad.
How to use Portion
Use 'portion' when you refer to a part of food, quantity, or share. It's neutral and suitable for everyday conversations and formal writing. Avoid using it when discussing something that can't be divided easily.
Grammar pattern
portion + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'portion' as 'portion size' — imagine measuring out food on a scale.
Related words
Collocations with Portion
Synonyms for Portion
Common mistakes with Portion
- Using 'portion' with plural nouns (e.g., 'portions of food' is correct, but don't say 'portion of foods').
- Confusing 'portion' with 'proportion', which refers to a ratio.
- Using 'portion' when referring to an entire object instead of a part.
Portion appears in
Portion in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جزء
جزء من شيء أكبر
- Bengaliবাংলা
অংশ
বড় কিছুর একটি অংশ
- GermanDeutsch
Portion
ein Teil von etwas Größerem
- SpanishEspañol
Porción
una parte de algo más grande
- Persianفارسی
قسمت، سهم، بخش
یه تیکه از یه چیز بزرگتر
- FrenchFrançais
Portion
une partie de quelque chose
- Hindiहिन्दी
हिस्सा
किसी बड़ी चीज़ का एक हिस्सा
- ItalianItaliano
Porzione
una parte di qualcosa di più grande
- PortuguesePortuguês
Porção
uma parte de algo maior
- RussianРусский
Порция, доля
часть чего-то большего
- Urduاردو
حصہ، حصہ، حصہ
کسی بڑی چیز کا ایک حصہ
- Chinese中文
部分
更大事物的一部分
More words like Portion
- Share
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Portion
What does Portion mean?
a part of something larger
What is the definition of Portion?
one part of something larger
How do you use Portion in a sentence?
I only ate a small portion of the pie, as I wasn't really hungry.
Can you give another example of Portion?
It's important to control the portion sizes to maintain a healthy diet.
What are synonyms for Portion?
Common alternatives include share.
What is the opposite of Portion?
Opposite meanings include whole, entirety, total.
What words go with Portion?
It commonly pairs with considerable, good, huge, make up, take up, portion of, double, generous, large, eat, portion of, divide something into portions, considerable, good, huge, make up, take up, portion of.
What are common mistakes when using Portion?
Using 'portion' with plural nouns (e.g., 'portions of food' is correct, but don't say 'portion of foods'). Confusing 'portion' with 'proportion', which refers to a ratio. Using 'portion' when referring to an entire object instead of a part.
How do you pronounce Portion?
US: /["/ˈpɔːrʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɔːʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Portion?
Use 'portion' when you refer to a part of food, quantity, or share. It's neutral and suitable for everyday conversations and formal writing. Avoid using it when discussing something that can't be divided easily.
What CEFR level is Portion?
"Portion" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.