Portion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpoɹʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Portion is a noun meaning An allocated amount.
Meaning
An allocated amount.
More Meanings
- That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.
- One's fate; lot.
- The part of an estate given or falling to a child or heir; an inheritance.
- A wife's fortune; a dowry.
- (transitive) To divide into amounts, as for allocation to specific purposes.
- (transitive) To endow with a portion or inheritance.
Example Sentences
Man's portion is to die and rise again.
Him portioned maids, apprenticed orphans, blest.
Father, giue me the portion of goods that falleth to me.
Commend me to her, and to piece her portion / Tender her this.
Word Forms
- portions
- portioning
- portioned
Synonyms for portion
Depending on context, synonyms include apportion, divide, divvy, part, piece, bit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include share, allot, assign, component, part, serving.
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