por
tion
Plural
portions
1
an amount of food served to one person
- She served a generous portion of pasta on each plate for dinner.
- The restaurant's portions were large enough to be shared between two people.
- They asked for a smaller portion of dessert to avoid overeating.
- He carefully measured the portion of rice to ensure it fit within his dietary plan.
- She was given a portion of soup to taste before deciding on the full order.
2
a part or segment considered in relation to a whole
- She read only a portion of the book.
- A portion of the profits was donated to charity.
- He shared a portion of his notes with classmates.
- The report covers only a portion of the data.
- A portion of the audience left early.
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3
a part of a human-made object, less than the whole
- Only a portion of the sculpture survived the fire.
- The restoration focused on the damaged portion of the painting.
- The vase broke, and only a portion was recoverable.
- The building's roof collapsed, leaving a portion intact.
- They photographed only a portion of the manuscript.
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4
assets or contributions belonging to an individual or group
- Each partner received their portion of the capital.
- The portion of the estate due to the widow was contested.
- Members contributed a portion of their earnings to the fund.
- He inherited his portion of the family business.
- The company allocated a portion of shares to employees.
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money or property a woman brings to her husband at marriage
- The bride's portion included jewelry and household items.
- Portions were often negotiated between families before marriage.
- Her portion helped establish the couple's new home.
- The portion was recorded in the legal documents.
- He appreciated the portion his wife contributed to the marriage.
6
one's overall circumstances or lot in life, including everything that happens to them
- He accepted his portion with patience and courage.
- Some people envy the fortunate portions of others.
- Her portion in life included hardship and joy alike.
- They worked hard to improve their portion.
- The story reflects the portion of life assigned to each character.