portion — a part or share of a whole; an amount of food served to one person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a part or share of a whole; an amount of food served to one person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɔːrʃən/
Korean meaning: 일부분, 몫; (음식의) 1인분
Korean pronunciation: 포어-션 (강세: 포어)
Example Sentences
- The pizza was so huge that one portion could feed a small village!
- A significant portion of students prefer online classes to traditional lectures.
- He portioned his allowance carefully: 50% for savings, 30% for snacks, and 20% for regret.
portion
NOUN//ˈpɔːrʃən//
a part or share of a whole; an amount of food served to one person
The baker cuts the cake into equal portions for everyone.
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Each portion goes to a person.
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Origin
From Latin 'portio' meaning a share or part, likely derived from 'portare' (to carry or bear). The word entered Middle English through Old French 'portion'.
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“The pizza was so huge that one portion could feed a small village!”
“A significant portion of students prefer online classes to traditional lectures.”
“He portioned his allowance carefully: 50% for savings, 30% for snacks, and 20% for regret.”
“The restaurant's portion sizes have decreased, but the prices have increased proportionally.”
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