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portion
Meaning: a part or share of something
portion in a sentence
How portion is used in real sentences:
Ben gave a portion of his modeling clay to his sister.
Each child received a portion of the fruit salad.
“Each colony claimed a portion of the valley, including the road beside the river.”
— from the passage The Agreement at Alder Crossing
Synonyms for portion
Other words for portion — part, share and section — carry the same meaning.
- part
- share
- section
Antonyms of portion
Words that mean the opposite of portion:
- whole
- entirety
Where it comes from
From Latin portio 'share or part'
Memory hook
A PORTION is your PART or share.