B2noun 2K

Proportion

🇬🇧 UK /["/prəˈpɔːʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/prəˈpɔːrʃn/"]/

Meaning of Proportion

a part or share of a whole

In simple words: A part or share of something in relation to the whole.

Proportion in a sentence

• The proportion of students passing the exam increased this year.
• It's important to keep a healthy proportion of fruits and vegetables in your diet.
• In art, the proportion of different elements can drastically affect the composition.
• The proportion of the population living in urban areas has grown significantly.
• He expressed his feelings in proportion to his relationship with her.

How to use Proportion

Use 'proportion' to discuss ratios or relationships between different amounts. Often appropriate in mathematics, statistics, and discussions about fairness. Avoid in casual conversation when not discussing specific comparisons.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'pro' in proportion as being for fairness—like a pro athlete sharing equally with teammates.

Related words

Collocations with Proportion

• appreciable
• considerable
• good
• calculate
• estimate
• express something as
• grow
• increase
• rise
• correct
• direct
• inverse
• keep something in
• in proportion (to)
• out of proportion (to)
• proportion of something to something
• be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of all proportion
• be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of proportion
• a sense of proportion
• correct
• direct
• inverse
• keep something in
• in proportion (to)
• out of proportion (to)
• proportion of something to something
• be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of all proportion
• be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of proportion
• a sense of proportion
• biblical
• enormous
• epic
• reach

Synonyms for Proportion

• ratio
• fraction
• part
• share
• division

Opposites of Proportion

• disproportion
• inequality

Common mistakes with Proportion

• Confusing with 'portion', which refers to a part of something, but not in a comparative sense.
• Using 'proportion' in the plural form incorrectly; it is usually uncountable.
• Mixing up 'proportion' and 'proportional', which has a different grammatical function.

Frequently asked questions about Proportion

What does Proportion mean?

A part or share of something in relation to the whole.

What is the definition of Proportion?

a part or share of a whole

How do you use Proportion in a sentence?

The proportion of students passing the exam increased this year.

Can you give another example of Proportion?

It's important to keep a healthy proportion of fruits and vegetables in your diet.

What are synonyms for Proportion?

Common alternatives include ratio, fraction, part, share, division.

What is the opposite of Proportion?

Opposite meanings include disproportion, inequality.

What words go with Proportion?

It commonly pairs with appreciable, considerable, good, calculate, estimate, express something as, grow, increase, rise, correct, direct, inverse, keep something in, in proportion (to), out of proportion (to), proportion of something to something, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of all proportion, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of proportion, a sense of proportion, correct, direct, inverse, keep something in, in proportion (to), out of proportion (to), proportion of something to something, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of all proportion, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of proportion, a sense of proportion, biblical, enormous, epic, reach.

What are common mistakes when using Proportion?

Confusing with 'portion', which refers to a part of something, but not in a comparative sense. Using 'proportion' in the plural form incorrectly; it is usually uncountable. Mixing up 'proportion' and 'proportional', which has a different grammatical function.

How do you pronounce Proportion?

US: /["/prəˈpɔːrʃn/"]/, UK: /["/prəˈpɔːʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Proportion?

Use 'proportion' to discuss ratios or relationships between different amounts. Often appropriate in mathematics, statistics, and discussions about fairness. Avoid in casual conversation when not discussing specific comparisons.

What CEFR level is Proportion?

"Proportion" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.